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How long will jaundice due to cholelithiasis last after cholecystectomy?
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For some times: Raised bilirubin causes jaundice, or yellow pigment on sclera ( eye) both due to obstruction of ducts as in stones or due to liver diseases. After removal obstruction eye remained stained for a while due to tissue stain , by Albumin bound delta bilirubin . Since Albumin has half life of 20 days , so it takes time to clear jaundice completely even though blood levels are normal.
Answered 7/15/2016
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Not Very: If all of the stones were removed it should start returning to normal within hours. It can be delayed some by significant inflammation.
Answered 1/22/2019
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