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Done Bile Duct Surgery With Replacement Of Duct With Portion Of Small Intestine. Got Jaundice. Period Of Recovery?
Hi. I'm recovering from a total bile duct surgery that required the replacement of the duct with a portion of my small intestine. I was jaundiced before, and it's been a month since my surgery, yet the jaundice is still there (but at a much lower level). How much longer do I've to wait for it to go away completely. Thank you.
Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query. It may take up to 8 weeks and this is complex surgery with unpredictable results and recovery length. Jaundice is expected but bilirubin count should be in constant fall. If there is still jaundice after 1 month it may indicate something wrong such as anastomosis obstruction or inflamation and adhesions in area of procedure. There are some tests which may evaluate all this usch biligraphy or ERCP. I suggest to be patient for 7-10 days more and if jaundice persists you should do further tests
Wish you good health. Regards.
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Done Bile Duct Surgery With Replacement Of Duct With Portion Of Small Intestine. Got Jaundice. Period Of Recovery?
Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query. It may take up to 8 weeks and this is complex surgery with unpredictable results and recovery length. Jaundice is expected but bilirubin count should be in constant fall. If there is still jaundice after 1 month it may indicate something wrong such as anastomosis obstruction or inflamation and adhesions in area of procedure. There are some tests which may evaluate all this usch biligraphy or ERCP. I suggest to be patient for 7-10 days more and if jaundice persists you should do further tests Wish you good health. Regards.