Do You Need Hospitalization for Biliary Stent Removal?
Is hospitalization required for the removal of a biliary stent? Due to bile duct obstruction caused by gallstones, liver enzyme levels have risen. Jaundice has been addressed by placing a biliary stent to relieve the obstruction caused by the gallstones. The gallbladder is schedu...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
The number of days required for hospitalization observation varies depending on each individual's recovery condition and medical needs. It is advisable to consult your attending physician for more information. Thank you.[Read More] Do You Need Hospitalization for Biliary Stent Removal?
Optimal Timing for Accurate CA 19-9 Levels After Biliary Stenting
Biliary stent After placing a stent in the bile duct, how many days should one wait for the cancer antigen CA 19-9 to be accurate?
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhou: There is not a significant correlation between biliary stents and CA 19-9. The placement of a metal stent is not for tumor treatment, while CA 19-9 is used to assess the response to treatment (such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy) after the tumor has been tre...[Read More] Optimal Timing for Accurate CA 19-9 Levels After Biliary Stenting
Is Abdominal Pain Normal After Biliary Stent Placement?
Biliary stent Hello, I was recently hospitalized due to jaundice and underwent ERCP for the placement of a biliary stent. The doctor discharged me the next day. I would like to know if it is normal to experience abdominal pain after stent placement. Currently, I have a dull pain ...
Dr. Hu Guozheng Reply:
Jaundice that necessitates the placement of a biliary stent indicates obstructive jaundice, which itself has underlying causes. Common causes include bile duct stones, tumor obstruction, and so on, which may also be associated with cholangitis. The placement of the stent may not ...[Read More] Is Abdominal Pain Normal After Biliary Stent Placement?
Understanding Post-Biliary Stent Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea, and Vomiting
Biliary stent Why do I feel dizzy, vomit, and experience nausea after having a biliary stent placed when I return home?
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Are you going home immediately after the procedure? If so, it may be that the anesthesia has not fully worn off. If you are not going home right away, you should consider postoperative complications such as cholangitis, pancreatitis, or excessive gas in the intestines foll...[Read More] Understanding Post-Biliary Stent Symptoms: Dizziness, Nausea, and Vomiting
Complications of Biliary Stenting in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Biliary stent complications? Hello Dr. Yang, my mother was recently diagnosed with stage II pancreatic cancer. To manage her jaundice, she underwent endoscopic biliary stenting. After the procedure, she was living normally, but starting on the sixth day, she experienced recurrent...
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
Dear Little Red Bean, pancreatic cancer is known for its unpredictable progression. While placing a metal stent may resolve most jaundice issues, there are still situations where jaundice may not improve. The use of self-paid albumin should not be related to the metal stent; it s...[Read More] Complications of Biliary Stenting in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Understanding Elevated CA 19-9 Levels: What Does a 1666 Result Mean?
The cancer marker CA 19-9 value is 1666? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, if I was hospitalized due to abdominal pain and fever, and after undergoing ultrasound, CT scan, and endoscopy, the doctor initially diagnosed me with biliary obstruction leading to sepsis! After undergoi...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Hello, CA-199 can indeed be elevated in cases of cholangitis, but levels exceeding 1000 are certainly abnormal. It is advisable to have follow-up blood tests, and if the levels remain significantly high, it may be necessary to undergo endoscopic ultrasound examination of the bili...[Read More] Understanding Elevated CA 19-9 Levels: What Does a 1666 Result Mean?
Understanding Ampullary Tumors: Treatment Options for Elderly Patients
Issues related to ampullary tumors? Hello, currently my grandfather is hospitalized at the Xinfeng Madou Branch. According to the physician, the tumor is located at the ampulla of Vater, near the junction of the bile duct, pancreas, and duodenum, but it has not invaded the pancre...
Dr. Yang Zhichao Reply:
Dear Mr./Ms. Guozi, The treatment you mentioned is indeed the standard surgical approach for treating ampullary tumors. The drainage you referred to is likely external drainage. Our hospital offers a non-surgical treatment option, which involves placing a metallic biliary stent ...[Read More] Understanding Ampullary Tumors: Treatment Options for Elderly Patients