Bile duct injuries
Bile duct injuries during gallbladder surgery
Bile duct injuries can happen during gallbladder surgery, affecting the normal flow of bile
What is bile duct damage?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of bile duct injuries? icon plus
Bile duct injuries are normally picked up on during gallbladder surgery or immediately after. In other cases, certain symptoms may also be a sign of a bile duct injury:
- fever and chills
- feeling sick
- vomiting tummy pain or swelling
- feeling generally unwell
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of your eyes)
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Diagnosis icon plus
If your bile duct injury or injuries are not picked up on during surgery, your HCA UK consultant may recommend certain diagnostic tests. These might include:
- An ultrasound scan to produce images of the organs in your abdomen.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Using a flexible telescope with a light on the end of it to examine your bile duct and digestive system.
- Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). This scan uses a combination of radio and magnetic waves to create detailed images of your bile duct.
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Potential treatment options icon plus
If a bile duct injuries are spotted during or immediately after surgery, your consultant general surgeon will look to manage any resulting leakage or infection.
If bile duct injuries are diagnosed well after surgery, your HCA UK consultant will discuss your treatment options with you. These are likely to include surgery to repair your bile duct.
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From complex liver surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional HPB care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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The Wellington Digestive Health Centre
21 Wellington Road
St Johns Wood
London NW8 9SQ
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The Wellington Liver & HPB Unit
The Wellington Liver & HPB Unit
North Building, Circus Road, St John's Wood
London NW8 6DP
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The HPB Unit
The Princess Grace Hospital
42–52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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