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In a follow-up analysis to the pivotal TOPAZ-1 study, which established the combination therapy of durvalumab (an ...
Endoscopic stent placement has become a well-established treatment in the management of biliary tract obstruction 8. Complications such as pancreatitis, hemorrhage, duodenal perforation, or ...
Currently, medical providers monitor biliary stent blockages through blood tests, meaning the problem must be significant enough for the body to notice.
What is biliary atresia? Read on to learn more about this condition that affects the bile ducts of infants, including its symptoms, types, and treatment options.
Biliary atresia is a genetic condition in newborns where part or all of the bile duct is malformed. It requires prompt surgical treatment.
Primary biliary cholangitis is a rare, chronic cholestatic liver disease characterized by the destruction of interlobular bile ducts, leading to cholestasis and liver fibrosis. Whether elafibranor, ...
Palliative care options for managing symptoms of bile duct cancer include biliary stenting or bypass, radiofrequency ablation, and photodynamic therapy.
A biliary stent can help treat liver cancer symptoms, such as jaundice. Learn more about the procedure here.
Previous practice was late ureteral stent removal and lengthy antibiotic use after radical cystectomy to cut urinary tract infections (UTI).
Need to have a urinary stent removed? Here's what to expect from removal at home and in a doctor's office.