How to Prevent Choledocholithiasis?
If Stones Cannot Be Removed Completely or You Have a History of Gallstones Causing Problems but Do Not Wish to Have Your Gallbladder Removed, Your Doctor May...
If stones cannot be removed completely or you have a history of gallstones causing problems but do not wish to have your gallbladder removed, your doctor may place biliary stents (tiny tubes to open the passage). These will provide adequate drainage and help prevent future choledocholithiasis episodes.
How do you get rid of choledocholithiasis?
Treatment may involve:
- Surgery to remove the gallbladder and stones.
- ERCP and a procedure called a sphincterotomy, which makes a surgical cut into the muscle in the common bile duct to allow stones to pass or be removed.
How can you prevent Cholecystolithiasis?
Can what I eat help prevent gallstones?
- Eat more foods that are high in fiber, such as. ...
- Eat fewer refined carbohydrates and less sugar.
- Eat healthy fats, like fish oil and olive oil, to help your gallbladder contract and empty on a regular basis.
- Avoid unhealthy fats, like those often found in desserts and fried foods.
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