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Is it common to have the same pain after gall bladder surgery?

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No: It is not common but it can happen.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Sometimes: Spasm can occur at the entrance of common bile duct into duodenum, called sphincter of oddi dyskinesia. Prolonged spasm causes similar pain as gall bladder disease. Sometimes patients have to be scoped to make this diagnosis. Gastroenterolgist visualizes area and performs manometrics in adults.Rx available, stent, etc. In some hands hida scan can be very suggestive of this diagnosis.

Answered 12/12/2016

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