Malignancies of the bile duct are often suspected in patients with abnormal serum hepatic enzyme levels and obstruction of the biliary system. Although cross-sectional imaging can provide evidence for ...

Bacterial infection that occurs in the setting of biliary obstruction can lead to acute cholangitis, a condition characterized by fever, abdominal pain and jaundice. Choledocholithiasis is the most ...

Introduction: Endoscopic stenting is a commonly applied method of treatment in patients with malignant biliary strictures. It involves the use of self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) or plastic stents ...

The focus of this teaching conference then shifted to a discussion of the important and relatively common problem of difficult-to-remove bile duct stones. First, Dr. Carr-Locke shared his expertise in ...

Acute cholangitis, also known as ascending cholangitis, is a serious disorder of the biliary system, which can be life-threatening, if left untreated. The most frequent reason of obstruction of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A: The common complaint of right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain and impaired liver function tests (LFTs) could ...

Malignancies of the bile duct are often suspected in patients with abnormal serum hepatic enzyme levels and obstruction of the biliary system. Although cross-sectional imaging can provide evidence for ...