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Portal Hypertension
Portal hypertension is an increase in blood pressure within the portal vein. Cirrhosis & thrombosis are common causes of portal hypertension. Learn more.
Patients Overwhelmingly Prefer Immediate Access to Test Results, Even When the News May Not Be Good
BIDMC researchers conducted a multisite survey that found patients strongly support receiving their test results immediately via an online patient portal. Read more.
Liver and Bile Duct Conditions and Procedures
Transplant surgeons at BIDMC provide surgical expertise for a number of different hepatobiliary conditions brought on by liver infection, liver cysts, benign liver masses, primary (original) and metastatic (spreading) hepatic malignancies, and portal hypertension.
Billing and Financial Assistance
BIDMC offers patients a secure portal to pay hospital medical bills online. Learn more about billing and financial assistance, or pay your bill online now.
Study reveals racial disparities in clinical trial recruitment and points to strategies to achieve more inclusive clinical research
BIDMC researchers show racial disparities in clinical trial recruitment and show a mix of electronic and mail recruitment may increase participation.
Study: Older patients with chronic conditions benefit from reading medical appointment notes
BIDMC study finds that open notes may help older adults with chronic conditions follow care plans and take medications as prescribed. Learn about this study.
Non-Transplant Hepatobiliary Surgery
The Transplant Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center provides state-of-the-art care for patients with non-transplant hepatobiliary disease (liver, bile duct and gallbladder-related). Transplant surgeons use advanced techniques to treat hepatobiliary conditions and disorders, such as minimally invasive (laparoscopic) and open surgery, along with other specialized procedures.
Patients Reading Visit Notes Report Striking Benefit Over Time
A new study from OpenNotes examines the benefits of patients reading their doctors’ visit notes, specifically those from traditionally underserved populations.
Liver Transplant
BIDMC’s liver transplant program provides hope to those with Hepatitis C and B infection, liver cancer and other end-stage liver diseases. Learn more.
Medical Records
BIDMC's Health Information Management Department maintains patient medical records and securely manages that data in accordance with federal and state laws.
Patient Education and Resources
One of the body's largest solid organs, the adult liver weighs about three pounds. It is located near the stomach, in the upper portion of the abdomen under the rib cage, and is divided into two sections called lobes. The liver is connected to the small intestine by the bile duct. Bile, produced in the liver, flows through the bile duct to the gallbladder, where it is first stored, and then released into the small intestine after you eat, to help your body digest and absorb fats.
Liver Transplant Operation
There are risks with any surgery, and general anesthesia in particular. But with advances in surgical technique and pharmaceutical breakthroughs, transplanted livers are lasting longer and functioning better. Transplantation success improves overall patient survival rates and enriches the quality of life. Some patients transplanted at BIDMC have had their transplanted liver for more than 20 years.
The Weight Loss Surgery Process
BIDMC's Weight Loss Surgery Program has specific patient criteria for procedures. Register for an info session to start the weight loss surgery process.
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