Pancreatic Biliary Disorders

Pancreatic and biliary conditions typically impact your liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and/or the bile ducts. These conditions are often associated with long-term damage to the organ itself or surrounding tissue. Sometimes these problems are genetically predetermined. Gallstone disease is the most common disorder affecting the biliary system, the body's system of transporting bile. Gallstones are solid, pebble-like masses that form in the gallbladder or the biliary tract. Bile is produced by the liver and is channeled by the biliary ductal system into the intestinal tract for the emulsification and absorption of fats. The biliary disease is caused by abnormalities in bile composition, biliary anatomy, or function.