The liver is responsible for producing the bile juice (a fluid that aids digestion). This bile juice flows through thin tubes called the bile ducts and reaches the gallbladder (where it is stored). From here, the gallbladder releases this bile juice to your digestive organs (such as the small intestine). This system is known as the biliary tree.
When the bile ducts become narrowed or blocked due to underlying conditions such as gallstones, the bile juice cannot flow properly. This obstruction causes inflammation or infection of the gallbladder and other organs.
Biliary interventions are minimal access procedures that help in the identification and treatment of such blockages.
Biliary procedures can help in the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:
Biliary procedures have various advantages for the patients. Common benefits include:
However, like with any other procedure, biliary interventions also have certain risks associated with it. Common risks include:
Bile leaking into the body can lead to various health problems such as abdominal pain, fever and swelling in the tummy.
When the gallbladder is removed, the bile flows directly from the bile duct into the liver.
