Whether you had breakfast this morning or not, your pancreas is working quietly behind the scenes. This vital organ produces ...

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This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for pancreatic duct stones.The data of 160 patients who underwent ESWL for pancreatic duct ...

Rockville, MD, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new industry report released by Fact.MR, the global pancreatic and bile duct stone management market is estimated to reach US$ 1.36 ...

It helps identify diseases affecting the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, or pancreatic ducts. It can also help detect the presence of stones, tumors, and surgical complications.

If the stones block the bile duct opening into the duodenum, they not only block the bile flow but also the pancreatic juice resulting in pancreatitis which is called gallstone pancreatitis.

What are bile and pancreatic ducts? ... the doctor can insert special tools through the scope to reach gallstones in the bile duct. Breaking up or removing the stones can be done in one of two ways.