Liver Dysfunction Articles & Analysis: Older
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Bile, a complex fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, plays a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of fats, fat-soluble vitamins, and other essential nutrients. ...
Bile acids are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol as a raw material. As a natural "emulsifier", they can promote the dissolution, digestion and absorption of fats, fat-soluble vitamins, etc. ...
The enterohepatic circulation, a continuous loop of bile acid movement between the liver and the intestine, exemplifies this regulatory prowess. After aiding in digestion, bile acids are absorbed in the terminal ileum and transported back to the liver through the portal vein. ...
Article Overview Traditional liver retractors require another wound for insertion, are bulky, and may cause iatrogenic liver injury. ...