Gallstone

This graphic model for patient education shows the atomy of the biliary system and its surroundings in half tural size. Both acute inflammation (cholecystitis) and the tissue changes caused by chronic inflammation can be identified in the gall bladder wall. Gallstones can be found in the following typical locations. • In the fundus area of the gall bladder • In the area of the spiral valve • In the area of the common bile duct • In the papillary opening to the small intestine. The model is mounted on a base.