Symptomatic cholelithiasis and functional disorders of the biliary tract.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Symptomatic cholelithiasis and functional disorders of the biliary tract present with similar signs and symptoms. The functional disorders of the biliary tract include functional gallbladder disorder, dyskinesia, and the sphincter of Oddi disorders. Although the diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis are relatively straightforward, the diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders can be much more challenging. Many aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders are in need of further study. This article discusses uncomplicated gallstone disease and the functional disorders of the biliary tract to emphasize and update the essential components of diagnosis and management.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Cafasso, DE; Smith, RR
Published Date
- April 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 94 / 2
Start / End Page
- 233 - 256
PubMed ID
- 24679419
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-3171
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.suc.2013.12.001
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States