Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Gallbladder sludge, or biliary sludge, is a mixture of particles and bile that can build up in the gallbladder.

Although the ultrasonic detection of gallbladder sludge is relatively frequent, its clinical importance remains unclear, partly because of the paucity of reliable investigations regarding its ...

The decision to treat IAP that is presumed to be caused by biliary sludge or microlithiasis empirically should be made on an individual basis, according to each patient. Empiric laparoscopic ...

when a gallstone or biliary sludge causes a blockage. Chronic cholecystitis is when there are recurrent acute attacks. A blockage in the bile duct can cause bile to build up. The excess bile ...