Biliary Tree. The most common anatomic variants of the biliary tree are depicted in fig. The biliary tree descends from the canaliculi at the hepatocytes, gradually enlarging and merging to the right and left hepatic ducts.

Among patients with known biliary pathology or recent biliary procedures, there should be a higher index of suspicion for biliary sepsis.

Algorithm 5.1 bile duct imaging patterns. Biliary colic — in the gallbladder. There is significant variation in the biliary tree with the classical description below thought to be present in ~60% of the. The most common anatomic variants of the biliary tree are depicted in fig.