my mother went for gallstone operarion two months ago and now she has had obstructive Jaundice fo a moth because the doctor that operated her did not do a by pass. she is pain after they tried to operate her again to fix the problem but could not because something about duts n some swelling inside and now we don t know what to do
Hello, msekelavep, Your mothers initial operation was for removal of gallbladder because of gallstones. The reason for obstructive jaundice month after surgery could mean a few things. Apparently, there was a retained stone in the common bile duct, the channel that brings the bile from the liver ducts to the gallbladder. If this was not detected prior to surgery, this can happen. An examination called ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)could have shown the stone and could have been removed. The other cause is stricture of the bile duct from scar tissue. This also requires the test that I mention, and they can treat it with placing a stent to keep the duct open and relieve the blockage. This is done by experienced gastroenterologists who do this a lot or may BEA surgeon trained in these kinds of procedures. I would recommend that you inquire around and some research to find out who is available locally to do this. You can also contact the university hospital if one is close by for additional help. I wish your mother the best.