On Nov. 25, 2012, I had my gallbladder taken out due to the presence of multiple stones. Two weeks before, i had the mrcp and the results confirm that there is no stone in the bile duct. The day after surgery, I was informed by the surgeon of NYU that the xray taken during the surgery shows a shaded surgery which could mean the presence of a stone in the bile duct or it could just be the imperfection of the xray.  To confirm, I need to have another mri which i did last Friday, Jan. 31st.  The surgeon informed me yesterday that indeed i have a 7mm stone in the bile duct and suggested that i should have the stone taken out before i travel on February 18th.  If I have the stone taken when i come back to NY on March 31st, what would be the consequence?
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist (DM). Presence of stone in bile duct should be treated as an emergency. As it may cause obstruction to the bile duct leading to fever, jaundice, and abdominal pain. It may also obstruct pancreatic duct leading to pancreatitis which can be serious also. SO get it removed as soon as possible hope I have answered your query and this will help you. If you have any further query I will be happy to answer that too. Remain in touch and get-well soon.