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Is a liver biopsy always necessary after performing ercp to remove gallstones from the bile duct?
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This would depend on what they saw during their surgery. I would ask my Dr.
Answered 10/29/2022
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Not per se. It would depend on the rest of your health history. Gallstones alone are not an indication for liver biopsy.
Answered 10/30/2022
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