bile duct broken and rebuilt

Due to a mistake in surgery (gall-stones), my mother (69 years old) had 12 months ago the bile duct totally broken, and a new operation rebuilt it connecting directly to the intestine (sorry for my english

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Ensuring there isn't any residual damage to the bile duct should be considered.  This can be first evaluated by an ultrasound, but more detail can be elucidated with an MRCP or ERCP.  

If the bile ducts are intact, you can consider more uncommon causes like Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction - which can lead to gallbladder-like symptoms.

An ERCP with Sphincter of Oddi manometry can be considered to further evaluate this possibility.  

I would discuss these options with your personal physician, or in conjunction with another surgical opinion.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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