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Biliary secretion becomes hyperviscous, leading to cholestasis and partial obstruction of the cystic duct. This causes recurrent cholecystitis and gallstone formation. Ultimately, atrophy of the gallbladder results, thus a \u2018micro-gallbladder\u2019 defined as being &lt;2\u20133\u2009cm in length and 0.5\u20131.5\u2009cm in width. A shrunken gallbladder from recurrent attacks of gallstone-induced cholecystitis is not typically termed as a micro-gallbladder. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is definitive treatment for symptomatic micro-gallbladder, even though most cases are managed conservatively without surgery. 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