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All About

Biliary Drainage and Stenting

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Symptoms

  • Jaundice. Normally, bile is made by the liver and released into the intestine.
  • Itching. Excess bilirubin in the skin can also cause itching.
  • Light-colored/greasy stools
  • Dark urine.
  • Abdominal (belly) pain.
  • Loss of appetite/weight loss.
  • Fever.
  • Nausea and vomiting

Causes

  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis. This disease causes hardening and scarring of the bile ducts.
  • Chronic liver disease.
  • Bile duct problems present at birth.
  • A liver parasite.
  • Older age.
  • Smoking.

More about Treatment

Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTCD) is the placement of a drain into bile ducts using needles inserted through the skin. Biliary stenting is performed after biliary drainage if the blockage is malignant (cancerous) to keep the bile duct open and to allow the drain used in PTCD to be removed.

FAQ on this Treatment

Is blood transfusion required after this treatment?

If bleeding occurs as a result of Instrumental injury blood transfusion may be required after treatment.

What diet should I follow after this treatment?

Adequate water intake should be ensured to combat fluid loss. Low fat diet as well as a diet easy to digest should be eaten. Sometimes your doctor may prescribe Vit K as it is synthesized by liver till liver normalizes and also Vit K plays a vital role in blood clotting.

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