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Is a cbd stent capable of keeping the bile duct open for only 12 months? will it lead to infections like acute cholangitis if the stent is kept for more than 12 months?
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A CBD stent ("common bile duct") can be monitored , and replaced if necessary by an endoscopic procedure. Periodic lab testing will access problems associated with non- or sub-functional stents to prevent serious complications.
Answered 7/28/2021
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