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Overview, Gallstones, Gallbladder Attack, Bile Duct Obstruction

Post a new topicby contentuser on Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:09 am


Overview

The gallbladder and other parts of the biliary system are particularly vulnerable spots in the human body. Bile is the end product of a very complicated series of metabolic and excretory functions performed by the liver. The material excreted by the liver is first delivered into small ducts inside the liver.

A normally functioning gallbladder, located just below the liver, receives some of the excreted material, concentrates it, and then passes it back through the cystic duct...Read the full article

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