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Will a doctor place a stent in the cbd even if there is a complete removal of the stone? or is a stent only placed if the doctor cannot clear the blockage completely?

Q: will a doctor place a stent in the cbd even if there is a complete removal of the stone? or is a stent only placed if the doctor cannot clear the blockage completely?

: A stent is likely, but this is usually a case-by-case decision, maybe not made until the procedure is underway. Discuss with the doctor ahead of time.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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A stent is likely, but this is usually a case-by-case decision, maybe not made until the procedure is underway. Discuss with the doctor ahead of time.

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Answered 7/22/2021

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A member asked:

Will a doctor place a stent in the cbd even if there is a complete removal of the stone? or is a stent only placed if the doctor cannot clear the blockage completely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

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