Gallstone disease and complications from gallstones are a common clinical problem. The
clinical presentation ranges between being asymptomatic and recurrent attacks of biliary …

PURPOSE Ultrasound examinations are currently being implemented in general practice.
This study aimed to systematically review the literature on the training in and use of point-of …

ESGE recommends offering stone extraction to all patients with common bile duct stones,
symptomatic or not, who are fit enough to tolerate the intervention. Strong recommendation …

Because of the absence of effective gallstone formation prevention, targets against the
metabolic changes in obesity should be further explored in randomized controlled trials. To …

Abstract The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology first published evidence-based clinical
practice guidelines for cholelithiasis in 2010, followed by a revision in 2016. Currently, the …

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile between meals. Gallbladder motor function is
regulated by bile acids via the membrane bile acid receptor, TGR5, and by neurohormonal …

Background The use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) performed by general
practitioners (GPs) in primary care settings is increasing. Previous studies have focused on …

Objective: Only few determinants of gallstone formation have been identified in cohort
studies. The aim was to identify further determinants for gallstones in a Danish cohort and to …

Biliary stones represent the most common indication for therapeutic endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography. Many cases are successfully managed with biliary …

Acute cholangitis is an infection of the bile and biliary tract which in most cases is the
consequence of biliary tract obstruction. The two main causes are choledocholithiasis and …