This study was designed to compare the microbiological characteristics of perihilar obstruction patients whose biliary tree was and was not exposed to duodenal fluid due to the mode of drainage.The ...

GLP-1 RAs are associated with a modestly increased risk for GERD and gallstone disease but not with GI and biliary complications.

This review assessed a wide range of data—from published literatures to digital health tools—on three major screening strategies: SCC, serum bilirubin testing, and biochemical profiling ...

Side-by-side metal stenting showed strong clinical success and low complication rates in managing unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction.

Could chewing gum help to reduce the incidence of ileus after different types of abdominal surgery?

Although the major presenting sign of acute colonic ileus is a dilated proximal colon, decreased parasympathetic function can alter colonic motor function.

Introduction Postoperative ileus (POI) is an inevitable complication of almost all abdominal surgeries, which results in prolonged hospitalisation and increased healthcare costs. Various treatment ...

Gallstone ileus is a rare but severe complication of gallstone disease and is typically caused by the formation of a fistula between the biliary and gastrointestinal systems. The conventional ...

Biliary atresia (BA) is the most common and important neonatal hepatobiliary disorder. Because current treatment is inadequate, there is an urgent need to better understand the etiology and ...