Patients with acute cholangitis are twice as likely to be readmitted within 30 days if they don't get a cholecystectomy in the same hospital admission for which they get biliary decompression, ...

Cholangitis describes inflammation in the bile ducts or biliary system. Some forms of cholangitis can be life threatening. Treatment may involve antibiotics, drainage of the bile duct, and intravenous ...

29. Rifampicin is recommended as a second-line therapy for pruritus, usually at a dose of 150 mg to 300 mg daily. EASL recommends monitoring serum liver tests after initial use (at 6 and 12 weeks ...

—A recent study provides genetic evidence linking a higher body mass index (BMI) to an increased risk of primary biliary cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis but a decreased risk of primary sclerosing ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...