An ERCP was performed prior to transmural drainage to define the communication between the main pancreatic duct and the WOPN. In patients with partial duct disruption, a bridging stent was placed ...

The latter include atraumatic manipulation of the papilla, avoidance of pancreatic duct ... dilatation of intact biliary sphincter, avoiding placement of biliary stent through intact sphincter ...

Introduction In pancreatic cancer, preoperative biliary drainage (PBD ... This outcome might be related to the plastic endoprosthesis used. Metal stents may reduce the PBD-related complications risk.

Pancreatic cancer patients may benefit from future precision treatments as a new study shows how some tumors may potentially ...

Pancreatic cancer, one of the most formidable, could soon see its treatment transformed. Researchers have identified an enzyme, Mical2, which plays a central role in the progression of this disease.

An experimental blood test for pancreatic cancer is being evaluated by a commercial laboratory, an important milestone toward making the test available for patients. An experimental blood test for ...

Livdelzi (seladelpar) is a medicine that can treat primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) by reducing the amount of bile in your body. It does this by signaling the body to stop making bile acid.

Beta Bionics has set the terms for its plan to go public, with a goal of raising at least $114 million to support its artificial pancreas system for people with Type 1 diabetes. The California ...

If your bile duct is blocked your doctor may put a drain or stent in so the bile can drain ... You might have mild inflammation of the pancreas. This can cause pain in your abdomen. It's important to ...