Bile Duct Injury
A bile duct injury is damage to the ducts that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine; it can occur during surgeries in the area, from trauma, or from other processes that affect this region.
How it shows up: Depending on the case, it may present with a yellowish coloring of the skin and eyes, abdominal pain, fever, or abnormal leakage of bile fluid.
When to see a doctor? It requires attention when these signs appear, since the flow of bile may be compromised.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon and the endoscopist take part in the evaluation of bile duct injuries, and the oncologist gets involved when the context warrants it. If you have these symptoms, a specialized evaluation makes it possible to define the next steps.
Data on 18 doctors who treat bile duct injury
Specialties that treat bile duct injury
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in bile duct injury
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Leopoldo Barriguete Parra
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Campos Vicente Beltran
Dr. Ramos Xavier Velasco
Dr. Othon Mario Vazquez Andrade
Dr. Marco Antonio Uco Rosado
Dr. Jose Luis Guerrero Martinez
Dra. María Azucena Reyes García
Dr. Miguel Benbassat Palacci
Dr. Marco Antonio Gónzalez Acosta
Dr. Patricio Santillan Doherty
Frequently asked questions
What is bile duct injury?
A bile duct injury is damage to the ducts that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine; it can occur during surgeries in the area, from trauma, or from other processes that affect this region.
Which doctor treats bile duct injury?
Bile Duct Injury is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, oncologist, general surgeon.