Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Diseases (Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Number 7)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: August 15, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 881
ISBN-13: 9780824703110
Subjects: Diseases & disorders; Hepatology; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Gastroenterology; Medical / Gastroenterology; Diseases - Digestive Organs; Biliary tract; Diseases; Gallbladder; Gallstones
First sentence: Motility and absorption by the gallbladder are known to be influenced by circulating hormones such as cholecystokinin (CCK), secretin, gastrin, and pancreatic polypeptide (1).