Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 26, 2025

Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration in Patients with a Previous History of Biliary Tract Surgery
Published on: February 10, 2023
Biliary Dyskinesia: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
Bryan K Richmond1, Andrew Walker1
1Department of Surgery, West Virginia University/Charleston Division, USA.
Abstract:
Biliary dyskinesia (BD) is a disorder characterized by functional biliary pain, the absence of gallstones on ultrasound, and the finding of a reduced gallbladder ejection fraction on a cholecystokinin-cholescintigraphic scan. Cholecystectomy remains a commonly applied treatment for BD, despite a lack of high-quality evidence supporting the practice. The following article provides an overview of the current diagnostic strategies, treatment outcomes with both surgical and nonsurgical treatment, emerging considerations related to special populations, and suggestions for addressing the identified knowledge gaps, moving forward in an effort to develop stronger, more evidence-based practice guidelines for treating this poorly understood and poorly studied condition.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
Endoscopic Procedures V: ERCP
Patient...
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Collaborative Care
Assessment:
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
Acute Pancreatitis II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Depolarizing Blockers: Pharmocokinetics

