Bile duct

Primary biliary cirrhosis is a progressive condition that involves the liver. The involvement of the bile ducts in the liver explains the disease.

Biliary tree

Bile ducts

Diseases of the gallbladder and the biliary tract are common, and in most cases, painful conditions frequently require surgery and may be life-threatening.

Definition of bile duct proliferation in the Medical Dictionary by The Free Dictionary

Acute cholangitis is a systemic infection of the biliary system caused by bacterial growth in the bile. Another important cause of the infection is partial or complete obstruction of the bile and/or hepatic ducts.

Ercp

During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the Triangle of Calot, formed by the common hepatic duct, cystic duct, and the inferior border of the liver must be identified. Contents of the triangle include the cystic artery & lymph nodes. The critical view of safety is established when the cystic duct, cystic artery, & common bile duct are identified.