definition of hepatobiliary disease
The contraindications and complications for biopsy and fluid aspiration are discussed in detail in the individual monographs. Hepatobiliary US is used to evaluate the structure, size, and position of the liver and gallbladder in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen. The gallbladder and biliary system collect, store, concentrate, and transport bile to the intestines to aid in digestion.