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Background and aim: Malignant hilar obstruction usually presents in advanced-stage disease with a poor prognosis. Effective biliary drainage is essential for the beginning of palliative chemotherapy.

Often, symptoms only appear when there are complications. The complications may be caused by inflammation, infection or obstruction. The main symptom of gallstone disease is biliary colic. Biliary ...

Polyps in the gallbladder may not cause any symptoms. Depending on the type of polyps, they can be benign, be a sign of inflammation, or potentially lead to cancer. Polyps are abnormal tissue growths.

This can put you at risk of blockages in your intestines. Keep reading to learn the possible warning signs of intestinal obstruction from Crohn’s disease, the types of blockages that can occur ...

The Bismuth–Corlette classification system provides an anatomic description of the tumor location and longitudinal extension in the biliary tree (Figure 3). It is limited due to its failure to ...

Trump’s installed top prosecutor in the District of Columbia is investigating the use of an obstruction charge in Jan. 6 cases. The president had faced that charge, too. By Jordan Rubin Among ...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has apprehended 125 commercial buses and 48 privately owned vehicles for flagrant violations, including unauthorised parking and severe road ...