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Which form of jaundice requires surgery?
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See below: Jaundice caused my cancer which obstructs the bile ducts and occasionally jaundice caused by gallstones may require surgical therapy. This is a very broad generalization as this question has a lots of potential variables making it difficult to answer precisely.
Answered 12/9/2014
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Varies: Causes of jaundice can be obstructive jaundice (gallstones, cancers) or hepatocellular. Most forms of obstructive jaundice will need surgery or endoscopic procedures. Progressive liver disease causing jaundice could require a liver transplant surgery.
Answered 2/24/2013
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