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Stunt in common bile cuct.

2017-09-06 06:12:34
My mother had gone thru gastro stunt placement 1 yr back. dr.placed a stunt.in her c.b.d.due to xcess stone in gall bladder. kindly suggest how long is the life of stunt?when to get it replaced/durability of stunt?
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Hi The stent usually needs replacement in 3-6 months. If you leave it too long, it can get blocked and lead to severe infections. She needs it removed or replaced asap Dr Kiran Peddi

Answered2017-09-07 14:22:16

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