The gallbladder acts as a storage reservoir for bile, a fluid essential for breaking down dietary fats. Biliary colic often strikes after fatty meals when the organ contracts against a blockage. Pain ...

The ACCELERATE trial found no RFS improvement with chemoradiation addition in resected gallbladder cancer patients. Median survival was 52.7 months, with more deaths in the CRT plus chemotherapy arm.

Gallstones can affect anyone, but they’re more common in people with Crohn's disease. Learn to recognize the warning signs.

Gallbladder disease refers to several conditions that affect the health and function of the gallbladder—a small, pear-shaped organ that plays an important role in the digestive system. The gallbladder ...

Most people rarely, if ever, think about their gallbladders. But Ozempic® (semaglutide) has brought the small organ into the spotlight. Gallbladder diseases, like gallstones and gallbladder ...

Your gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ near your liver that stores bile, a substance that helps break down fat so your body can absorb it. Gallbladder disease refers to anything that can affect ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...