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Brother got diagnosed with common bile duct stenosis which is now corrected by placing a stent. bile flow has now returned. but the stenosis lasted for 4 weeks before the stent was placed. will this duration cause liver cirrhosis to him?
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The liver has accentuated capacity for regeneration, so even if liver function lab data were elevated, it is not likely that cirrhosis will be a lasting result of this particular cause from bile duct stenosis.
Answered 4/21/2022
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If the obstruction does not recur you are not at risk of cirrhosis from this episode. Do not drink alcohol. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.
Answered 4/21/2022
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