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1. What causes stone in bile duct?
There are three main causes of gallstones:
-Bile carries too much cholesterol— Also called cholesterol gallstones, they seem to be yellow.
-Bile contains excess bilirubin— conditions like liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and some blood disorders can play a part in the formation of gallstones.
-The gallbladder does not empty properly.
2. Is a stone in the bile duct serious?
Some gallstones pass or sort out on their own. In severe cases, gallstones can cause serious health issues, including pancreatitis.
3. What is the procedure called for removal of bile duct?
Bile duct stones or cholesterol stones treatment involves a procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).
4. Which is the best treatment for bile duct stones removal?
Currently, ERCP and laparoscopic cholecystectomy are the best surgical treatments for bile duct stone removal.
5. Can gallbladder stones be removed without removing gallbladder?
Yes. The best treatment for gallstones without removing the gallbladder is called Endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP).
However, at times the residual stones may remain in the gallbladder. In such cases, surgical intervention may be required.
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped sac-like organ that stores excess bilirubin produced by the liver. Gallstones or Gallbladder stones are the crystals formed due to bile cholesterol and excess bilirubin stored in the gallbladder.
Symptoms associated with gallbladder stones are:
Treatment options available for Gallbladder Stone Removal are:
If gallbladder stones are left untreated then in a few of the cases, the stone goes away on their own, but it is very rare. The accumulated stones cause pus formation and damage the inner lining of the gallbladder and can even lead to gangrene(dying of the tissue) of the gallbladder.
After undergoing gallstone removal surgery, one should avoid the following food items that are high in fats.
A certified and well-experienced Gastroenterologist and or General Physician can treat gallbladder stones.
Few of the causes of gallbladder stones are:
The success rate of cholecystectomy is around 95% and may depend on the adherence of the patient to the treatment.
Ways to diagnose gallbladder are:
Few of the risk factors associated with gallbladder stones are listed below: