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What is a blocked bile duct?
A blocked bile duct is an obstruction in
the duct that carries bile from the liver
to the gallbladder and then to the small
intestine. Click the following link for
more information:
Bile Duct Obstruction Overview
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What
clinical findings (signs, symptoms, and test
results) indicate a blocked bile duct?
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Treatment Options
Treatment options vary depending on the cause of the blockage. In many cases, the blockage must be surgically removed. In some instances, a patient's gall bladder is removed. Read more about treatment options using the overview link listed above.
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Science Links
Heart and Cardiovascular System
This link offers a detailed overview of heart function and some of the major things that can go wrong with the heart and cardiovascular system.
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