Liver metastasis and bile duct involvement

[pdp497]

I was just told I need a bile duct stent placed due to blockage. I was told it may be from outside pressure from a tumor or a tumor in the bile duct. Has anyone experienced this? Did bile duct involvement complicate things? Any info would be appreciated.

[BIG ROB 69]

I have two stents...you can look up my history. I was getting jaundiced and had an infection that almost took me out.

[plastikos]

I was just told I need a bile duct stent placed due to blockage. I was told it may be from outside pressure from a tumor or a tumor in the bile duct. Has anyone experienced this? Did bile duct involvement complicate things? Any info would be appreciated.

Hi. I experienced this. I had a stent placed which clogged so I had to undergo re-stenting. I still have the stent and so far it is functioning properly. Your procedure will most probably be done endoscopically via ERCP. It is internal drainage to prevent bile stasis and cholangitis (infection) which can be life threatening. Hoping your procedure goes well.