Bile duct obstruction

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Digestive system

Endocrine glands

Bile pathway

Biliary obstruction - series

Bile duct obstruction

Alternative Names:

Biliaryobstruction
Treatment:

The goal is to address the blockage. Stones may be removed using an endoscope during an ERCP. In some cases, surgery is required to bypass the blockage. The gallbladder will usually be surgically removed if the blockage is caused by gallstones. Your health care provider will prescribe antibiotics for if an infection is suspected.

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Iftheblockage is caused by cancer,the ductmay need to be expanded using an endoscope or percutaneous (through the skin) dilation.A tube may need to be placedto allowdrainage.

Expectations (prognosis):

If the blockage is not corrected, it can lead to life-threatening infections. If theblockage lasts a long time, chronic liver disease can result. Most obstructions can be treated with endoscopy or surgery. Obstructions caused by cancer often have a worse outcome.

Complications:

Left untreated, the possible complications include infections, sepsis, and liver disease, such as biliary cirrhosis.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you notice a change in the color of your urine and stools or you develop jaundice.