Common bile duct

was performed on 124 patients with large common bile duct stones (> 1 cm) between August 2014 and August 2016. Our exclusion criteria included: age less than 18 years, patients with contraindication to ERCP (history of contrast dye anaphylaxis, severe cardiopulmonary disease, and recent myocardial infarction), acute pancreatitis or cholangitis at the time of the procedure, previous history of ES, concomitant cholangiocarcinona or stricture, or intrahepatic duct stone. Patients were randomly assigned

was performed on 124 patients with large common bile duct stones (> 1 cm) between August 2014 and August 2016. Our exclusion criteria included: age less than 18 years, patients with contraindication to ERCP (history of contrast dye anaphylaxis, severe cardiopulmonary disease, and recent myocardial infarction), acute pancreatitis or cholangitis at the time of the procedure, previous history of ES, concomitant cholangiocarcinona or stricture, or intrahepatic duct stone. Patients were randomly assigned

Introduction: Intraductal papillary mucinous duct neoplasms of the pancreas (IPMN-p) are one of the subtypes of cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. They are neoplasms that arise in the pancreatic ducts and can be visualized as they are usually greater than 0.5 inch in length. They are comprised of tall mucin-producing columnar cells, that have the capability of transforming into pancreatic cancer if left untreated. Their ability to develop into pancreatic cancer is one of the main reasons behind their

Conventional Imaging Upon presenting symptoms of abdominal pain or back pain, a common symptom of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, an abdominal x-ray or lumbar x-ray to may be performed. This exam would be performed as a preliminary image to rule out what is causing the pain; but it is not a preferred modality for diagnostic purposes. The radiographic appearance of the pancreas may show calcifications, which can be a symptom of chronic pancreatitis but not necessarily adenocarcinoma (T. Williams, personal

Cholelithiasis, are the reaming’s of the digestive fluid bile, which form within the gallbladder. They vary in size and shape from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a golf ball.[1] Cholelithiasis occur when there is an imbalance in the chemical constituents of bile that result in precipitation of one or more of the components. Gallstone disease is often thought to be a major affliction in modern society.[2] However, cholelithiasis must have been known to humans for many years, since they

a form of gallbladder disease in which gallstones form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that stores bile. Bile is made in the liver, and it helps digest fats. Gallstones begin as small crystals and slowly grow into stones. Gallstone pain occurs when the gallbladder contracts and a gallstone is blocking the duct. Pain can also occur when a stone passes out of the duct. What are the causes? This condition [is / may be] caused by: What increases the risk? The following factors may make

gallstones and pigment gallstones. Cholesterol gallstones are the most common type of gallstones. These gallstones contain mostly undissolved cholesterol and are yellow in color. Pigment gallstones are when your bile contain too much bilirubin and are either black or brown in color. The cause of gallstones are not yet completely found but doctors figure they are caused by either your bile containing to much cholesterol, bile containing to much bilirubin, or by your gallbladder not emptying correctly

stones annually. Stones in the gallbladder form due to an imbalance in the chemical constituents of bile. Due to this, one or more components of bile get precipitated. The exact reason for this imbalance is not known. Patients suffering from this disease may experience a sudden pain ( called gall bladder attack, also called biliary colic)in the upper right abdomen. This pain occurs when the biliary ducts are blocked by the gallstones. Gallstones have been observed in people of all age groups. However

Please summarize the reasons that you are applying for the SIMR Program, how your participation in the program fits into your future educational and career objectives, and why you feel you are a good candidate for the program. You may also discuss your institute/area of research preferences and personal goals. 3500 characters Recess had just ended when my stomach began to hurt. Soon, the pain was unbearable, and my teachers had to drag me into the atrium so my screams would not disrupt the other

approximately 8% in men to 16% in women.3 The typical course of cholelithiasis often begins as asymptomatic gallstones found incidentally on imaging studies. However, 2% of asymptomatic patients become symptomatic per year.8 Biliary colic is the most common symptom to manifest and approximately 20-40% of patients have recurring pain.8 Asymptomatic patients who have calcified gallbladders or large stones >2cm have a greater risk for gallbladder carcinoma and as a result these patients are recommended