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When Can A Bile Duct Tube Be Removed After A Gallbladder Surgery?

I had my gallbladder operation on Thursday 2 weeks ago Friday they had to go back in an remove gallstones out of bio duct tube they said they were gain green I spent 11 days in hospital now I have a drain tube in my side. How long can I expect to keep this tube in it s been in since Saturday the 14
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Generally it can be removed after 8-12 weeks but it also depend on type of pathology.

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When Can A Bile Duct Tube Be Removed After A Gallbladder Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Generally it can be removed after 8-12 weeks but it also depend on type of pathology. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.