Question 1

in ercp report it says: occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. although i do realise the word "clear" is self explanatory but just want to know clear of what exactly?

Accepted Answer

: Clear of obstruction common bile duct.always confirm at follow up with same doc or primary care doc.

Question 2

what does a percutaneous cholangiogram feel like?

Accepted Answer

Not much really: You should be somewhat sedated for the procedure and if not then (of course) there is going to be local anesthetic administered.  You should feel very little discomfort.

Question 3

what happens during a percutaneous cholangiogram?

Accepted Answer

Cholangiogram: Percutaneous means through the skin. Cholangiogram means they are putting a contrast into the billiary tree/ ducts to check for obstruction.Definition:
an x-ray film of the bile ducts produced after injection of a radiopaque contrast medium. A cholangiogram is routinely performed before or after biliary tract surgery. A postoperative radiogram may be made after injecting an iodinated contrast.

Question 4

ercp report: occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. does it mean there is no narrowing and stricture in the cbd?

Accepted Answer

: Would suggest just that ...

Question 5

when t tube cholangiogram usually performed, i mean at which day postoperatively ?

Accepted Answer

Any day: but usually before your discharge from hospital , when you are fully ambulatory and eating , for a routine  post O P .\   T tube cholangiogram.

Question 6

what problem does a t-tube cholangiogram diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Retained Stones: In the era prior to ercps, stones that left the gallbladder and entered into the common bile duct (cbd) had to be surgically removed by opening the cbd. At the end of the cbd exploration, a t-shaped tube is placed into the bile duct to prevent bile leakage from the duct and to allow a portal of entry into the cbd to retrieve any cbd stones left behind.  The t-tube 'gram searches for these stones.

Question 7

i had my gallbladder removed & cholangiogram.  it showed  minimal mucosal irregularity of cbd due to inflammation.  gb had mucosal fibrosis.advice?

Accepted Answer

Asked your surgeon?: Have you asked your surgeon about it?  Are you having any symptoms?  Usually people with those findings get better after GB removal, but if you are still having problems, you need to talk to your surgeon about it.  Sometimes a surgical complication can cause continued or delayed symptoms.

Question 8

in a case where the gallstone in cbd is removed completely and occlusion cholangiogram has confirmed the cbd is clear, will a cbd stent be necessary?

Accepted Answer

: Good question.  I would say that in most cases a CBD stent would not be needed if the stone was successfully removed.  The determination of whether the stent will be temporarily placed will still be up to the doctor performing the procedure.  I do not want to second guess that physician, since there can always be more specific circumstances between patients that could merit stent placement.

Question 9

ercp report: cbd stone extracted, cbd cleared. occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. my question is, in a cbd that is already unblocked and clear with the stone fully removed, will a cbd stent be required?

Accepted Answer

: Normally gall bladder common bile duct remains open by itself and does not require stent unless something needs drainage like pus or blood. Also your doctor is the best person to decide. It looks like you are fine since gall stones are not there. Hope it helps.

Question 10

in an ercp report it is stated as, occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. does this indicate that there is no stricture in the common bile duct?

Accepted Answer

: This indicates the common bile duct is clear-meaning no strictures or stones occluding it. You should review this test result with the doctor who ordered the test since that doctor knows what they were looking for, given your medical history and symptoms. Best of luck to you!

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In ercp report it says: occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. although i do realise the word "clear" is self explanatory but just want to know clear of what exactly?

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What does a percutaneous cholangiogram feel like?

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What happens during a percutaneous cholangiogram?

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Ercp report: occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. does it mean there is no narrowing and stricture in the cbd?

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When t tube cholangiogram usually performed, i mean at which day postoperatively ?

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What problem does a t-tube cholangiogram diagnose?

A member asked:

I had my gallbladder removed & cholangiogram. it showed minimal mucosal irregularity of cbd due to inflammation. gb had mucosal fibrosis.advice?

A member asked:

In a case where the gallstone in cbd is removed completely and occlusion cholangiogram has confirmed the cbd is clear, will a cbd stent be necessary?

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Ercp report: cbd stone extracted, cbd cleared. occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. my question is, in a cbd that is already unblocked and clear with the stone fully removed, will a cbd stent be required?

A member asked:

In an ercp report it is stated as, occlusion cholangiogram - clear cbd. does this indicate that there is no stricture in the common bile duct?

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