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What Causes Dialated Duct Even After Gall Bladder Removal?

My sister inlaws gollbladder removed a year back and subsequently fairly big stone was also removed through endoscopic procedure. Now again pain and on endsoscopy it was found that the bile duct is dialated and worms were in the duct. Worms removed now and Dr put a stent. What could be reason for a dialated duct even after gollbladder removal and endoscopic procedure to remove obstructed stone.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
The most likely cause is stricture of the common bile duct. Stricture means narrowing. This can occur when there is scarring of the bile duct due to infection or injury.
Treatment consist of dilatation and placing a stent which has been done in her case.
Regards.
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What Causes Dialated Duct Even After Gall Bladder Removal?

Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. The most likely cause is stricture of the common bile duct. Stricture means narrowing. This can occur when there is scarring of the bile duct due to infection or injury. Treatment consist of dilatation and placing a stent which has been done in her case. Regards.