Biliary Stricture What is a bile duct stricture? Biliary stricture, also known as bile duct stricture, is a condition wherein the common bile duct becomes abnormally narrow. The common bile duct is part of the biliary system. It is a tube-like structure and its main function is to move bile from the liver to the small intestine where bile aids in digestion by helping break down fats into fatty acids. When bile flow is obstructed due to this condition, bile builds up in the liver resulting in an increased amount of bilirubin in the blood. This leads to jaundice, infection, and fever. Dr. Manoj Dongare is the best HPB surgeon in Pune in which he provides bile duct cancer treatment.
What causes biliary stricture? Biliary strictures can be caused by: ▪
Any damage is done to the bile duct (for example, after gallbladder removal surgery)
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Passage of gallstones to the bile duct
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Infection of the bile ducts
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Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
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Intestinal (small bowel) injuries
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Cancer in the bile duct or pancreas