WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Arthroscopic acromioplasty is a procedure used to smooth out a part of your scapula (shoulder blade) called the acromion. Healthcare providers will insert a scope to see inside your shoulder. A scope is a small, bendable tube with a camera on the end.
What is gallbladder sludge? The proper term for gallbladder sludge is biliary sludge. It is a gelatinous bile that may be a precursor to cholesterol stones. However, in most cases, biliary sludge does not develop into a stone and dissolves within the gallbladder or may be passed out of the gallbladder.
Expert answer. The gallbladder is a small sack in the right upper abdomen below the liver and above the head of the pancreas. It holds bile, a fluid secreted from the liver. It is common for water to be extracted from the bile in the gallbladder. This can lead to formation of sludge and hardened gallstones, a condition called cholelithiasis.