Digestive System

The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.

Cholecystitis, CT Scan

This is a CT scan of the upper abdomen showing cholecystitis (gall stones).

Cholecystitis, Cholangiogram

Cholecystitis can be seen on a cholangiogram. Radio-opaque dye is used to enhance the X-ray. Multiple stones are present in the gallbladder (PTCA).

Cholecystolithiasis

Cholecystolithiasis. CT scan of the upper abdomen showing multiple gallstones.

Gallstones, Cholangiogram

A cholecystogram in a patient with gallstones.

Digestive System Organs

The digestive system organs in the abdominal cavity include the liver, gallbladder, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

Gallbladder Removal - Series

Browse through a series of illustrations for Gallbladder Removal.