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A 30-year-old male asked:
If gall stones stuck in cbd, can it be very dangerous.if gallstone stucks in cbd , then how does it is removed?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 40 years experience
Can be serious...: If not treated promptly. Gallstones in a common bike duct are usually associated with significant abdominal pain & sometimes vomiting. Jaundice will develop if not treated promptly, or pancreatitis or possible infection. Usually a gastroenterologist will remove the stones with an endoscopy procedure (ercp).
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Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 35 years experience
Choledocholithiasis: Cbd stones always require rx due to the risk of cholangitis and/or pancreatitis. They are best treated by endoscopic removal (ERCP) performed by a gastroenterologist if they don't pass spontaneously. This should be followed by cholecystectomy to prevent any other stones from entering the bile duct from the gallbladder.
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Dr. George T Tsaianswered
General Surgery 28 years experience
Can be: Cbd obstruction can lead to liver injury and at times require emergent intervention such as ERCP or surgery to restore its patency.
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Last updated Jun 7, 2015
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