The bile duct is a tube like, long structure which connects the liver to the small intestine and the gall bladder. The function of the duct is to transport bile, [...]
Biliary drainage is a procedure in which a plastic, small and flexible tube is placed via the skin into the liver for draining an obstructed system of the bile duct. The [...]
A biliary stent refers to a tube which is placed inside the bile duct, a part of the human liver when this duct becomes blocked. When there is blockage of [...]
The full form of ERCP is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. ERCP includes endoscopy, which is inserting an elastic tube in mouth after sedation. The endoscope or flexible tube is passed through [...]
An endoscopy is a medical process which is used to view the internal organs without carrying out any surgery. These are frequently known as "minimally invasive" processes as they are [...]
Gastroenterology is a medical area of expertise that focuses on illnesses of the digestive system. Gastroenterologists are qualified in treating and diagnosing numerous diseases, as well as cancers of the [...]
An endoclip is a mechanical, metallic device used in the procedure of medical endoscopy to close two mucosal surfaces without the need for suturing or surgery. The hemoclip is a [...]
In case you have an impending endoscopy or colonoscopy coming up, it is natural to be worried and wish to be prepared physically and emotionally. During a colonoscopy, a flexible, narrow [...]
Endoscopic retrieval devices are utilized for the removal of foreign bodies, polyps and oesophageal food impactions. Different types of snares, baskets, forceps, nets and graspers are available in the market, [...]
An endoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor uses special instruments to view and operate on internal vessels and organs of the body. This procedure permits surgeons to identify [...]