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Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 21 1:26pm | Replies (561)Comment receiving replies
I've never heard of them removing the stent. I was told scar tissue starts to form around it. What is the purpose of removing it? Won't the same problem you had without it return?
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The stent is a plastic temporary stent meant to widen the bile duct and sphincter. It gets removed after 2 months once the widening is completed. I believe you are referring to a permanent metal one for worse duct issues than mine. Yes I have heard horror stories about them.