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What does the medical terminology combining form cholangio- mean?
The medical terminology combining form cholangio- relates to the bile ducts. It is commonly used in medical terms related to the liver and bile duct system.
Can an anoscopy diagnose cancer?
The test is also used to diagnose rectal cancer
What is whipple surgery and what is it for?
Whipple surgery (AKA Pancreatoduodenectomy) is used to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas. The gallbladder, head of the pancreas, a portion of the bile duct and duodenum are removed during this procedure.
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 the relationship between bile ducts and hepatic ducts?
The "hepatic ducts" carry bile through the liver to the junction with the "cystic duct" (which flows both ways to the gall bladder). The final connection to the intestine is through the "common bile duct". So that while "bile duct" can refer to any of these tubes, the more specific "hepatic duct" refers to the tubes directly from the producing glands in the liver. (see related link)
Which duct connects liver small intestine?
The ducts that connect the liver to the small intestine are used to deliver bile. Bile is an acid containing enzymes that can break down fats, and carry away wastes during digestion. it helps clense and clean the intestines while invloved in the breakdowns of the bugger lipids. Hope this helps, sincerely Stefano.
What happens in your gallbladder?
The gall bladder is a little sack on the bottom of the liver. The liver produces bile, an enzyme used in digestion, then pumps the excess bile into the gall bladder to be stored. When the bile is needed in the intestines the bile is pumped out of the gall bladder through the common bile duct.
What instruments and supplies will be needed to enter the common bile duct for CBDE?
For exploring the common bile duct a variety of ductal (Randall stone) forceps and stone "scoops" (Mayo, Moynihan, or More) are available. The surgeon may also request Potts scissors for opening the duct, a Lachey duct forceps to clamp the duct, and a set of sequentially sized ductal dilators (Bakes #3-#10). To decompress the gallbladder, an Ochsner gallbladder trocar is used.
Why is pericardiocentesis used to diagnose pericarditis?
Pericardiocentesis to test for viruses, bacteria, fungus, cancer, and tuberculosis.
What is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?
ERCP is an imaging technique used to diagnose diseases of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts that also has the advantage of being used as a therapeutic device.
Where is the gallbladder located it?
The gallbladder is located behind the liver on the right side of the rib cage. It hits up against the under surface of the liver. There is a duct from the liver to the small intestine which is joined by a duct from and to the gallbladder. Bile moves in both directions into and out of the gallbladder through the cystic duct. This latter duct joins with a duct from the pancreas on its way to the small intestine carrying pancreatic enzymes also used for digestion. The main duct is called the common bile duct. It is common to the liver, gallbladder and farther down line, to the pancreas as well. on the left side of your liverIt is on the right side of your body. The gallbladder is beneath your liver.
What technology is used to diagnose and treat cancer?
X-Rays. They are an electromagnetic spectrum. Hope this answers your question.
