In patients with bile duct strictures, the most frequent localization was the common hepatic duct (7/12 patients) near the cystic duct stump. Other localizations were the choledochal duct (4/12 ...

Background: The purpose of the present study was to define the differential diagnostic markers of benign and malignant bile duct strictures without demonstrable mass on ultrasonography (US ...

A primary common bile duct stone forms in the bile duct itself ... Other possible problems are gallbladder polyps, cancer, and strictures or obstructions of the bile ducts. Gallbladder problems ...

ERCP involves upper endoscopy with a specialized endoscope through the mouth, dye injection into the common bile duct, and possible dilation or stent placement for severe strictures. Brushing and/or ...