In which situation will a doctor decide to place a stent in the common bile duct? i mean, will a doctor place a stent even if the cbd is clear or is that only used for cbd that is blocked with something?

Indication for steve th ing is to treat obstructive jaundice from either benign or cancer reasons. Sometimes to prevent biliary leak in liver after stone removal- incomplete or failure to remove. It is not done in patients with bleeding or clotting disorder or have ascites. Temporary stent can be placed in chronic pancreatitis and benign inflammation and strictures of CBD. Hope it helps.