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What is the medical term meaning Bile duct destruction?
I think you mean Bile duct obstruction, you can call it Biliary obstruction
What is the bile duct?
This duct collects donations from the liver and the gall bladder (bile) as it passes along to the duodenum of the small bowel.Bile ducts are tubes carrying bile from the liver to the intestines.
What is choledolithiasis?
obstruction of the common bile duct
What is choledocoduodenostomy?
Choledocoduodenostomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening between the common bile duct and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) to bypass an obstruction or stricture in the bile duct. This procedure allows bile to flow directly into the intestine, bypassing the obstruction and preventing bile backup in the liver.
ALP > ALT and AST?
predominantly cholestatic....bile duct obstruction
What causes bile duct obstruction?
A blocked bile duct is caused by biliary blockage caused by gallstones, inflammation of bile ducts, tumore, parasites or caused by diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis.
Bile duct obstruction, cholestasis?
ALT and AST Normal to moderately increased
What does ampullary mass mean?
An ampullary mass refers to a growth or tumor that develops in the ampulla of Vater, which is the area where the bile duct and pancreatic duct meet to empty into the small intestine. These masses can be benign or malignant and may cause symptoms related to obstruction of bile and pancreatic flow.
When do you need surgery for an enlarged bile duct?
Surgery for an enlarged bile duct is typically indicated when there is an obstruction causing significant symptoms, such as jaundice, abdominal pain, or infections like cholangitis. Surgical intervention may also be necessary if there is a suspicion of malignancy, or if non-invasive treatments have failed to relieve the condition. Additionally, if complications arise, such as bile duct stones or strictures, surgery may be required to restore normal bile flow.
What is ductus of choledoccus?
The ductus (duct) of the choledochus is another term for the common bile duct. It is a tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, where it aids in digestion and helps with the absorption of fats. In cases of blockage or obstruction, it can lead to health issues such as jaundice.
Choldochal cyst obstruction at whichpart of common bile duct proximal part or distal part?
dst cbd
What is Cholangiocarcinoma?
Cholangiocarcinoma is cancer of a bile duct. The cancerous tumor is slow-growing and causes a blockage in the bile duct. Some symptoms of this condition can be jaundice and weight loss.
