Gallbladder and Biliary Disease in Pregnancy

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Mar;63(1):211-225. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000496.

Abstract

Diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tract are extremely common in developed nations. Because of the physiology of pregnancy, their incidence increases during gestation. This article represents a review of the existing literature on the entire spectrum of biliary disease. The physiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of a variety of conditions are reviewed. Historical and contemporary data regarding pregnancy implications and treatment options are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gallbladder / anatomy & histology
  • Gallbladder / embryology
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis
  • Gallbladder Diseases / epidemiology
  • Gallbladder Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis / diagnosis
  • Pancreatitis / physiopathology
  • Pancreatitis / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology*
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy