A bile duct drain, also called biliary drainage, can help treat blocked bile ducts so that bile may flow as it should, helping your liver digest fats. Learn more about biliary drainage, including how ...

Bile duct stents that stay in too long may cause complications. Experts differ on how long a bile duct stent should stay in, but most suggest removing or replacing it every 3 to 6 months. This can ...

The presence of a gravid uterus in a woman with acute biliary symptoms poses several unique challenges since the underlying disease and/or its various treatments can adversely affect both mother and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “The appropriate diagnosis and management of biliary strictures has important implications in endoscopic, ...

Biliary obstruction involves blockage of any duct that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder or from the gallbladder to the small intestine. It may have benign or malignant causes, and can ...

At the 2021 Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Conference, experts discussed guidelines and real-world data for the management of urgent symptoms in patients with cholangiocarcinoma who have biliary ...

Cholangitis describes inflammation in the bile ducts or biliary system. Some forms of cholangitis can be life threatening. Treatment may involve antibiotics, drainage of the bile duct, and intravenous ...

Biliary atresia is a rare condition that affects the bile ducts in infants. It can cause bile to build up in the liver, causing damage. It can be life threatening, but treatment may improve ...