Bile duct disorders can lead to serious complications if left untreated, but early diagnosis and proper management can prevent long-term damage, a doctor states. READ ON to find out more.

Background and aim: Malignant hilar obstruction usually presents in advanced-stage disease with a poor prognosis. Effective biliary drainage is essential for the beginning of palliative chemotherapy.

A ureteral stent is a flexible plastic tube for insertion into the ureter to treat or prevent blockages that impede urine flow from the kidney to the bladder, such as kidney stones. Once the ...