We examined a newborn who had no bile and pancreatic ducts. Hydrops was evident after 29 weeks of gestation and she died shortly after birth, weighing 1,368 g. One of her siblings had died of hydrops ...
A blocked bile duct typically occurs due to gallstones. Symptoms can vary depending on the duct affected but may include nausea, light-colored stools, and dark-colored urine. Biliary obstruction is a ...
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrates that a specialized high-dose ...
Cholangiocarcinoma, which accounts for ~3% of all gastrointestinal cancers, has an incidence of ~5000 new cases per year in the United States, 1 although incidence per capita is several times higher ...
At Huntsman Cancer Institute, our experts deliver specialized, multidisciplinary care for bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma). You are supported by a team of specialists including hepatobiliary ...
When patients develop a narrowing or blockage in the bile ducts—the tubes connecting the liver, gallbladder and ...
Stage 4 bile duct cancer is the most advanced form of the condition. This stage involves the spread of the cancer to distant areas, such as the liver. Although it is difficult to treat stage 4 bile ...
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What Is a Hepatologist?

A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating liver and biliary system conditions, like fatty liver disease, cirrhosis (severe scarring), hepatitis, and liver tumors.
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 ...