The bile ducts carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine. A blockage, narrowing, injury, stone, or tumour can interfere with the normal flow of bile and may lead to jaundice, infection, or liver damage.Bile duct surgery aims to remove the underlying problem or restore the normal flow of bile.
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Bile duct injuries
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Bile duct strictures
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Selected bile duct
stones
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Bile duct tumours
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Gallbladder cancer
involving the bile ducts
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Selected congenital
bile duct problems
Some bile duct conditions can be treated using endoscopic
procedures, while others require surgery.
Common symptoms include:
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Yellowing of the eyes
or skin
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Dark urine
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Pale stools
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Itching
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Abdominal pain
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Fever and chills
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Nausea
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Loss of appetite
Depending on the condition, procedures may include:
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Bile duct repair
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Bile duct
reconstruction
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Removal of affected
bile ducts
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Bile duct resection
with liver surgery
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Biliary bypass
procedures
Jaundice, persistent abdominal pain, fever with chills, or abnormal liver tests should be evaluated.Patients diagnosed with a bile duct blockage, stricture, or tumour may require assessment by an HPB surgeon to determine whether surgery or an endoscopic treatment is appropriate.
