A liver ultrasound is a noninvasive test a doctor orders to examine the liver, its blood vessels, and sometimes the gallbladder. Abnormal results may indicate a person has liver disease or signal an ...

Conditions affecting the gallbladder, such as gallstones, inflammation, and polyps, can cause back pain. These conditions often cause pain in the abdomen, which may radiate to the back. When a problem ...

Surgeons at UCSF have taken a major step down the path toward less invasive procedures, performing San Francisco’s first gallbladder removal using only a single, small incision hidden within the navel ...

A gallbladder attack requires immediate medical care. But, some symptoms, including intense pain or high fever, may indicate that you need emergency medical attention. The gallbladder is a small sack ...

Gallbladder adhesions happen when scar tissue develops around your gallbladder after surgery or an episode of inflammation. Gallbladder adhesions are bands of scar tissue that form on your gallbladder ...