Bile duct strictures

A bile duct stricture is caused by narrowing of the bile duct. There are many causes for biliary stricture - these causes can be benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous. Surgery is normally required to repair damaged bile ducts.

Bile duct tumors - Cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma is cancer of the bile ducts. The cause of such a cancer(s) is typically unknown. There are a range of treatments available for Cholangiocarcinoma including surgery, stent insertion, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.

Common duct stones

Common duct stones are gallstones which have moved into the common bile duct. Treatment for common duct stones is typically the same as for gallstones.

Gallstones

Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material. This condition is typically treated with a surgical procedure known as a cholecystectomy.