Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is the most commonly performed operation worldwide and is the standard treatment for gallstones that cause symptoms or complications. Gallstones ...

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is used for diagnosing lung cancer and certain inflammatory lung diseases that cannot be confirmed with standard imaging tests. The procedure can also help determine ...

Ultrasound examination of the right upper quadrant fails to reveal gallbladder stones. The HIDA scan is the most accurate diagnostic test for diseases of the hepatobiliary tree, and it will confirm ...