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A member asked:

What is inflammation of the common bile duct & mucosal irregularity?is it something to be concerned about?can it heal itself after gallbladder removal

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Yes you should: it depend on the circumstances around the inflammation and what symptoms you have.i will be concerned and I will check with my GI for proper evaluation.

Dr Sial agreed

Answered 8/1/2018

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