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What is biliary tract disease?

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The biliary tract is the duct between the gallbladder and the second part of the duodenum (the small intestine). Biliary tract disease is any pathology affecting this duct (usually an obstruction caused by a stone called cholelithiasis). It is a very common condition affecting females, who are overweight and in their 40s who have a high-fat diet with inadequate water intake.

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