bile duct stone removal in kochi | laparoscopic surgeon in kerala
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Bile Duct Stones -Symptoms and Treatment
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Choledocholithiasis (alsocalled bile duct stones or
gallstones in the bile duct) isthe presence of a gallstonein the common bile duct.
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if a gallstone becomes trappedin an opening (duct) inside the
gallbladder, it can trigger asudden, intense abdominal
pain that usually lasts betweenone and five hours.
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Signs and symptoms
JaundiceNausea andvomiting
FeverSevere
abdominal pain
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Risk factors
Being female
Being overweight or obese
Eating a highfat diet
Being pregnant
Eating a highcholesterol diet
Having diabetes
Eating a lowfiber diet
Having a family history of gallstones
Losing weight very quickly
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Treatment
Endoscopic extraction or removal of bile ductstones Through the ERCP endoscope, a balloon-type device is inserted into the bile duct which aidin the extraction of stones.
Ultrasound shockwaves or LASER energy by whichthe stones are fragmented
Lithotripsy:
Extraction:
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After removal of the bile duct stones,the patient should undergo removal of
the gallbladder. If endoscopic removal isunsuccessful, laparoscopic removal ofthe bile duct stone along with removal
of the gallbladder should be done
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Dr. Deepak Varma provides
with help of dedicated team ofdoctors and other staffs.
Bile Duct Stone Removal in Kochi
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