72-year-old’s forgotten bile duct stent migrates, turns into stone inside liver after 10 years A biliary stent is a small tube inserted into the bile duct to keep it open and ensure proper ...

Only part of the gall bladder may have been removed. Cystic-duct stumps 2 or 3 cm. long and containing stones may remain. Recurrent attacks of severe right-upper-quadrant pain may be due to ...

Background Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) for stone can be carried out by either laparoscopic transcystic stone extraction (LTSE) or laparoscopic choledochotomy (LC).

While most blocked ducts resolve with home treatment, severe problems may need more complex treatments. Sialolithiasis is a condition in which tiny, benign (noncancerous) salivary stones form in your ...

Until recently, treatment of obstructive salivary gland disease involved a transoral surgical approach in the case of submandibular stones located in the mid-distal portion of Wharton's duct or the ...

A salivary gland stone -- also called salivary duct stone -- is a calcified structure that may form inside a salivary gland or duct. It can block the flow of saliva into the mouth. The majority of ...

Abstract: Objective: Common bile duct (CBD) stones caused diseases are life-threatening. Because CBD stones locate in the distal part of the CBD and have relatively small sizes, detecting CBD stones ...

The roster of participants highlights how Mr. Stone, the pro-Trump political operative, was involved with a strikingly large number of people who sought to overturn the 2020 election. By Alan ...