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ERCP Procedure: Q&A

I am having pain in my right side and have yellow eyes. Because I have a history of gallstones, my doctor thinks the pain might be caused by a stone blocking my bile duct. She would like to send me to a specialist to have tests done to make sure. What k...


Gallstones

The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver on the right side of the abdomen. The gallbladder's primary functions are to store and concentrate bile, and secrete bile into the small intestine to help digest food. The gallbladde...


Gastrointestinal Glossary of Terms

Abdominoperineal resection Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for a permanent colostomy. Adenoma Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer. Adhesion A band of scar tissue that con...


Gastrointestinal References

This listing is provided for your reference. The information provided by these organizations is not necessarily endorsed by The Cleveland Clinic Web Sites Celiac Disease www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CELIACDI.HTM Columbia University Gastroen...







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