Sappitietukos
Sappitietukos, also known as biliary tract obstruction, is a medical condition characterized by partial or complete blockage of the bile ducts that transport bile from the liver to the small intestine. The obstruction can occur in intrahepatic ducts or in the extrahepatic ducts, such as the cystic duct or the common bile duct. Blockage leads to cholestasis and can cause jaundice, digestive disturbances, and liver dysfunction.
Causes of sappitietukos include gallstones that lodge in the bile ducts, benign or malignant strictures, tumors
Common symptoms are jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, itching, and right upper-quadrant abdominal pain. Fever and
Treatment focuses on relieving the obstruction and treating the underlying cause. ERCP with sphincterotomy or stone