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.
Related Terms. Gallbladder Sludge. Gallbladder Sludge: The gallbladder is the storage area for bile that is released into the intestine when needed to help the process of digestion. The problem is that occasionally the gallbladder fails to properly function for instance does not fully expel all of the bile that is needed.