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AIDS-Related Biliary Tract Disease

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 1998
Increasingly, specialists caring for patients with AIDS have reported relatively small numbers of patients with biliary tract disease. These conditions fall into three general categories: (1) non-HIV-associated conditions of the bile duct, (2) acalculous cholecystitis, and (3) AIDS cholangiopathy.
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Bacteria and biliary tract disease

The American Journal of Surgery, 1974
Summary Bile specimens were cultured in 118 consecutive patients with disease originating in and involving only the biliary tract. The conclusion reached is that an acute process appears essential for the development of infected bile. This acute process may take the form of either an acute inflammatory reaction or an acute obstructive process in the ...
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Endoscopic management of biliary tract disease

Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, 1999
Endoscopic management of biliary tract disease continues to be influenced by new advances in technology and shaped by further examination of old controversies. This review covers and highlights recent world literature concerning biliary endoscopy and its effect on the management of biliary disorders.
P R, Pfau, M L, Kochman
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Surgical aspects of biliary tract disease

The American Journal of Medicine, 1971
Abstract Presented here is a review of selected topics of mutual interest to both gastroenterologist and surgeon. Statistics concerning the mortality and morbidity of biliary tract surgery indicate that associated cardiovascular disease is a principal cause of fatal complications.
C K, McSherry, F, Glenn
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Paediatric biliary-tract disease

Current Diagnostic Pathology, 2002
Abstract This brief overview of disorders affecting the biliary tree in children includes both common and rare entities. The general pathologist will encounter them infrequently but this article may act as an aide-memoire in what to consider in evaluating paediatric liver or gall bladder specimens.
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Biliary Tract Disease in the Aged

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, 1991
Gallstone disease occurs in 20% to 30% of the elderly, is usually silent, and is rarely fatal. Silent GSD requires no treatment. Symptomatic GSD can be treated surgically, nonsurgically, or, if there are minimal symptoms, expectantly. The decision is based largely on physician experience and informed patient preference.
M L, Krasman, W A, Gracie, S R, Strasius
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Parasitic Diseases of the Biliary Tract

American Journal of Roentgenology, 2007
Parasites residing in the biliary tree include Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, Opisthorchis felineus, and Fasciola hepatica. They are willowy, leaf-like, flat flukes dwelling in the bile ducts and gallbladder. Human ascarides, Ascaris lumbricoides, dwelling in the small intestine, inadvertently migrate into the bile ducts and cause biliary
Jae Hoon, Lim, So Yeon, Kim, Cheol Min, Park   +2 more
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BILIARY TRACT DISEASE IN THE AGED

Archives of Surgery, 1951
MEDICAL care for the steadily increasing number of elderly persons becomes a greater problem each year. Definitive treatment is possible for more of the diseases of the aged, but their diminished reserve and decreased life expectancy cannot be disregarded in deciding on a therapeutic approach.
H C, FISHER, H M, WHITE
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Choledochoduodenostomy for Calculous Biliary Tract Disease

Archives of Surgery, 1985
After the opening of the common bile duct, several controversial procedures may be used. In choledocholithiasis, our preference is to perform choledochoduodenostomy in older patients. We report the results in 77 consecutive patients with a mean age of 75 years. There were two hospital deaths (2.6%). Follow-up ranged from six months to 15 years, with an
M, Huguier, F, Lacaine, S, Houry, G, Pascal   +3 more
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Congenital biliary tract disease.

2018
Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information ...
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