Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have analyzed and described in detail the immune cells residing in the human bile duct. The findings may pave the way for new treatment strategies ...

The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called ...

Acute cholangitis, also known as ascending cholangitis, is a serious disorder of the biliary system, which can be life-threatening, if left untreated. The most frequent reason of obstruction of the ...

The biliary system comprises extrahepatic bile ducts, intrahepatic bile ducts, and the gallbladder. The intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary tree is lined with epithelial cells known as ...

Cholangitis describes inflammation in the bile ducts or biliary system. Some forms of cholangitis can be life threatening. The condition may cause symptoms such as fever, sweating, abdominal pain, and ...

BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NinePoint Medical, Inc., a transformative medical device company pioneering the use of a real-time optical imaging platform for gastrointestinal applications, ...

Bile duct cancer is rare, but it may be fatal. A person’s outlook will depend on the location of the cancer and the stage of the disease when they receive a diagnosis. In this article, we discuss the ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have analysed and described in detail the immune cells residing in the human bile duct. The findings may pave the way for new treatment strategies ...