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Regarding bile duct stent removal

2018-05-20 16:53:28
Dear Sir/Madam On 7 May 2018 I had an ERCP for bile duct stone extraction and a stent is placed in bile duct. I also have a multiple stone in my gall bladder. Plz suggest how long I can wait for gall bladder surgery and stent removal.
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It is advisable to remove stent placed in bile duct within 3-6 months, combining it with gall bladder removal.

Answered2018-05-21 08:48:27

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