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What are bile duct diseases? (Strictures, stones and leaks) Various conditions can cause an obstruction of the bile ducts (benign narrowing, scarring, cancer, gallstones, …), leading to symptoms such as jaundice, itching, infections and pain. After imaging assessment, some situations require an endoscopic procedure to treat the biliary obstruction.In this way, these procedures can be performed in a minimally invasive manner under radiological guidance by passing an endoscope through the mouth (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography – ERCP) in order to extract stones, place one or more biliary prostheses (stents), and take tissue samples. In some cases, it is necessary to use a miniature camera to access the bile ducts to directly evaluate or treat these diseases on site (cholangioscopy). After trauma or surgery, a bile duct leak may occur. Similarly, ERCP can be used to resolve these complications without the need for further surgery.If you experience any of the following symptoms (yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, itching, abdominal pain, fever), please consult your doctor. After blood tests and imaging (abdominal ultrasound or abdominal CT scan), a suspicion of bile duct disease may be identified. In some cases, an abdominal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) will be necessary for the diagnosis. In all these situations, a consultation with a specialist should be requested, or even a visit to the emergency department, which may be followed by hospitalization. Make an appointment for a consultation Bile duct diseases: what medical care at H.U.B? Within the Endoscopy Clinic, all the techniques required to treat bile duct diseases are available in the hands of the gastroenterology team (endoscopic and percutaneous retrograde cholangiography, biliary drainage guided by endoscopic ultrasound), allowing patients to be treated within a short time. Furthermore, the multidisciplinary approach, enabling discussion of the ideal treatment for each patient with various specialists (radiologist, pathologist, oncologist, surgeon, …), is a major asset of our clinic. Discover the H.U.B Endoscopy Clinic Bile duct diseases: what scientific and medical innovations at H.U.B? Erasmus Hospital has been a pioneer in the endoscopic treatment of bile duct diseases since the 1970s, when many innovations were developed under the leadership of Prof. Cremer and later Prof. Devière. This well-established expertise continues today, together with numerous related innovations, as evidenced by the department’s many scientific publications. Our Contributions to Scientific Research As members of a leading academic hospital, our healthcare professionals conduct scientific research projects to advance medicine and continuously improve the quality of care provided to patients. View the list of our scientific publications

A technical error occurred in our billing system in March, but it is not fraud. Dear patient,A technical error occurred in our billing system in March.You may have received an invoice from Hôpital Erasme with a transfer slip showing the address of our Polyclinique du Lothier. Rest assured, this is not a case of fraud.Your bill can be paid on the account number given. Only the name and address of the beneficiary are incorrect.We apologise for any inconvenience caused.Kind regards,The H.U.B Billing Department

The role of biobanks The mission of the Erasmus Hospital and ULB Faculty of Medicine biobanks is to collect, store and supply biological samples for scientific research subject to very strict regulations. The samples are obtained from residue body material following diagnoses or collected in connection with clinical studies.The material is linked to data on the sampling, pathology and patient while preserving donor anonymity. In Belgium, the donation of human body material is governed by the law of 19 December 2008. In the case of sampling following a diagnosis, the principle of opting out applies. In this case the residual material is used unless the patient opposes it in writing. This can be done at any time, including a posteriori. In the case of clinical studies, the patient’s prior agreement in writing is required. Any project for scientific research that wants to use samples stored in a biobank must submit a file for approval by the Ethics Committee and Scientific Council.  Sample circuit Hospital-Faculty Council for Biobanks (CBEU) PresentationThe Conseil hospitalo-facultaire des biobanques Erasmus-ULB/ Hospital-Faculty Council of the Erasmus-ULB biobanks (CBEU) was founded in 2012 to facilitate and harmonise the day-to-day management of the Erasmus Hospital and Faculty of Medicine biobanks in regard to the law of 19 December 2008 concerning the use of human body material (HBM) intended for medical applications or the purposes of scientific research. Aim and missionsThe CBEU supports biobanks and researchers, in particular on matters concerning their legal, deontological and ethical obligations. It acts as an umbrella structure providing a contact point between the hospital and faculty biobanks and the public authorities, Ethics Committee and researchers in particular.   It encourages scientific researchOrganisationThe CBEU consists of a Bureau with decision-making powers concerning its day-to-day and operational management. The Bureau meets at least three times a year. In addition to the Bureau, the CBEU includes members representing a particular biobank, that is, natural or legal persons representing a biobank that already exists or is in the process of being set up and that is active within the Erasmus Hospital or ULB Faculty of Medicine. There are also associate members that are admitted following a decision of the Bureau as they possess recognised scientific authority in a field of direct or indirect interest to the CBEU. A general assembly, convened by the Bureau, meets annually.   BureauComposition of the BureauChairman: Pr M. Remmelink.Members: Pr G. Smits, Dr E. Trepo, Pr J. Nortier, Pr F. Mascart, Pr I. Salmon, Dr Y. Sokolow, Pr J-M. Hougardy, Pr J-L. Van LaethemFunctioning of the BureauThe Bureau has set up working groups so as to be able to communicate information to all the CBEU members on the following points: Inventory of existing biobanksType of material storedLink with other teaching hospitals in the networkPutting into place of an adequate IT tool for day-to-day biobank management. Contacts with patients Biobanks on the Erasmus campus There are 10 biobanks on the Erasmus campus.  They are grouped together within the CBEU. They are also members of regional (BWB), national (Plan Cancer (Action 27) - BBMRI.be)  and European (BBMRI) networks, thereby contributing to international scientific projects. Consult the organizational chart Contacts Name and particulars of contact personsCBEU management: Prof. M. RemmelinkTel.:  +32 (02) 555 31 16 E-mail :  myriam [dot] remmelink [at] erasme [dot] ulb [dot] ac [dot] be (myriam[dot]remmelink[at]hubruxelles[dot]be)  CBEU secretary: F. SandrasTel :  +32 (02) 555 89 13 Fax :  +32 (02) 555 47 90 E-mail :  info [dot] cbeu [at] erasme [dot] ulb [dot] ac [dot] be (info[dot]cbeu[at]hubruxelles[dot]be)Address: Route de Lennik, 808 1070 Anderlecht Consult the ethical charter for the collection, storage and use of human body material for the purposes of scientific research, drawn up by the BWB working group.  Charte éthique Useful links Biothèque Wallonie Bruxelles Belgian Cancer Registry BBMRI CMI-BBMRI. Vlaanderen Biobanques - Réseau français des biobanques International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories - ISBER European, Middle Eastern & African Society for Biopreservation & Biobanking - E… The Erasmus Hospital and ULB Faculty of Medicine biobanks collect, store and supply biological samples for the purposes of scientific research. There are 10 of these biobanks on the Erasmus campus, grouped together within the CBEU (Conseil Hospitalo Facultaire des Biobanques Erasme-ULB/Hospital-Faculty Council of Erasmus-ULB biobanks).