A. W. (M. G. H. 728055), a 68-year-old domestic worker, was in excellent health until 1 month before admission to the hospital. At that time she became jaundiced; the stools became acholic, and ...

Read on to learn more about bile duct obstruction in cats, including signs to watch for and next steps to take. Before we get into bile duct obstruction in cats, it is helpful to understand a bit ...

Healthcare providers look to rule out other liver disorders, such as biliary obstruction, hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis (a chronic inflammation of the bile ducts), and liver disease ...

In more critical cases like gallbladder infection or bile duct obstruction, symptoms may also include fever, chills, and jaundice – yellowing of the skin and eyes. Pain due to gallbladder stones can ...

Gallbladder blockages, such as gallstones, can cause severe pain and illness. Other gallbladder problems include bile duct infection and gallbladder cancer. They often require urgent medical ...

Endoscopic haemostasis for varices and ulcers, relief of biliary obstruction from stones or tumours, and alleviation of luminal obstruction using balloons, bougies and stents improve quality of life ...

These tests help healthcare providers decide if additional testing or treatment is necessary. Bile duct obstruction or biliary obstruction occurs when something blocks the bile ducts, preventing bile ...

Cholangiocarcinoma is classically described as an irregular narrowing of the bile duct with shouldered scalloped margins. The stricture usually causes a high-grade or complete obstruction with ...

Learn how to distinguish between gallstones and kidney stones two common causes of abdominal pain This guide breaks down ...

Department of General Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China Background: The pivotal importance of surgical treatment for pediatric biliary atresia is well-established. This ...