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A stent put in my cbd was supposed to be removed today but today the stent was missing. doc said it may have slipped and come out.hope its safe. scary?
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It's safe : The stent likely went down through the bile ducts into the small intestine(duodenum ) and flushed out along with your stools in the colon. Don't worry, be happy!
Answered 3/24/2013
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Migration: About 8-10% of common bile duct stents migrate away from original placement into bowel..43% are evacuated from bowel normally. Rare percentage perforate the intestines because of obstruction and may cause bowel penetration is usually related to obstruction and can result in fistula , and abscess formation.Your physician should follow you closely for any complications if not normally evacuated.
Answered 12/9/2013
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