title: Ultrasonic anatomy of the biliary system.
abstract: Real-time ultrasound has vastly improved the diagnosis of the diseases involving the tubular structures of the liver and biliary tract. Puncture of the bile duct and gallbladder can now be carried out under ultrasound visual guidance. An understanding of ultrasound anatomy is essential for taking full advantage of ultrasound in diagnosis.
mesh_terms: D001652:Bile Ducts; D001653:Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic; D001659:Biliary Tract; D005704:Gallbladder; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D014463:Ultrasonography