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Cancer of the bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma biliary cancer)

Cancer of the bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma biliary cancer)

Biliary cholangiocarcinoma is also called cancer of the bile ducts. These are tubes which connect the liver and the gall bladder.

01 Mar 2005

Common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis; cholangitis; obstructive jaundice)

Common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis; cholangitis; obstructive jaundice)

Choledocholithiasis or bile duct stone refers to the passage of gallstones into the bile duct. The gallstones obstruct the bile duct, causing jaundice.

26 Sep 2003

An Introduction to Endoscopy

An Introduction to Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a group of procedures, including colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy, for viewing the internal body cavities using a camera on a long flexible tube.

20 Feb 2008

Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

The male urogenital or reproductive system includes the prostate, penis, testes, and urethra. It enables sperm production and urination.

09 Mar 2006

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a procedure for viewing from the mouth to the duodenum to diagnose pancreatic or billiary disease.

08 Feb 2006

Understanding Gut Health: Your Guide to Digestive Conditions

Understanding Gut Health: Your Guide to Digestive Conditions

Digestive conditions are prevalent and can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. This article will explore ten…

21 Jun 2023

Hepatology

Hepatology

A hepatologist specialises in disorders involving the liver. Hepatology is often considered a branch of gastroenterology.

13 Dec 2018

Gastric Bypass: Surgery, Risks, Side Effects & Results

Gastric Bypass: Surgery, Risks, Side Effects & Results

Last updated: 13 December 2017

13 Dec 2018

Two Chemotherapy Regimens Compared With Observation in Treating Patients With Completely Resected Pancreatic Cancer

RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.

01 Jan 2013