Patency of the extrahepatic bile ducts had been demonstrated in all the cases by surgical exploration or post-mortem examination. Two control groups were used: 25 consecutive autopsy cases of ...

The bile ducts are small, tubular structures that play an important role in digestion by transporting bile -- a yellowish-green fluid -- from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.

These techniques aim to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and prevent complications associated with bile duct obstruction. Recent research has focused on various endoscopic and ...