Seattle, WA
A 56-year-old female asked about a 85-year-old female:
How long will jaundice last after a stent has been inserted to clear a bile duct in the gallbladder?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Phillip Goebelanswered
Emergency Medicine 18 years experience
Usually 2-3 days: It can take several days for the jaundice to clear after the obstruction is opened by the stent.
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