T Tube Cholangiogram Treatment in India
About T Tube Cholangiogram
Key Highlights
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Provides a direct, real-time view of the bile duct anatomy and function after surgery.Helps detect complications like retained stones, bile leaks, or strictures early.Guides decisions on whether the T-tube can be safely removed or if further intervention is needed.Minimally invasive procedure performed through an existing surgical tube.Typically quick, with the imaging portion often completed in 15-30 minutes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Post-operative evaluation following common bile duct exploration or open/laparoscopic cholecystectomy with T-tube placement.
- Suspicion of a bile leak from the surgical site.
- To check for retained gallstones in the bile ducts after surgery.
- Evaluation of a biliary stricture (narrowing) or obstruction.
- Assessment prior to planned removal of the T-tube to ensure the biliary tract is intact.
How to prepare
- Inform your doctor about all medications, allergies (especially to iodine or contrast dye), and if there is any chance of pregnancy.
- You may be asked to fast for a few hours before the procedure.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and remove any jewelry.
- The radiologist will explain the procedure and obtain your informed consent.
- No special bowel preparation is usually required.
Risks & possible complications
- Allergic reaction to the iodinated contrast dye (rare).
- Infection at the T-tube site or within the biliary system (cholangitis).
- Dislodgement or leakage around the T-tube.
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) in rare cases.
- Exposure to a low dose of radiation from the X-rays.
Recovery & hospital stay
- The procedure is usually well-tolerated with minimal discomfort, often described as a feeling of pressure or fullness during dye injection.
- You can typically resume normal activities and diet immediately after, unless instructed otherwise.
- The T-tube site dressing may need to be kept clean and dry as per your surgeon's instructions.
- Your doctor will review the images and discuss the results, including the plan for T-tube removal if the cholangiogram is normal.
- Report any fever, severe abdominal pain, increased drainage, or redness at the tube site to your doctor promptly.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Immediate (no additional recovery from the imaging procedure itself)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering t tube cholangiogram in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for t tube cholangiogram compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 3.5 Thousand – 8.5 Thousand | 0 days (typically outpatient) | ~ Immediate (no additional recovery from the imaging procedure itself) | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 12.3 Thousand – 29.8 Thousand | 0 days (typically outpatient) | ~ Immediate (no additional recovery from the imaging procedure itself) | Know More |
Navya Miller, a 42-year-old graphic designer...
Navya Miller, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had been struggling for months. A previous laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove her gallbladder was complicated by a bile duct injury. She was left with a T-tube draining bile externally, a constant physical reminder of her ordeal. Navya felt tethered to her home by the drainage bag and experienced intermittent, dull right-sided abdominal pain. Her surgeon, Dr. Ellis, recommended a T-tube cholangiogram to be performed by the radiologist, Dr. Chen, to map her biliary anatomy and confirm the ducts had healed enough for the tube to be safely removed. The procedure itself was quick; lying on the X-ray table, she felt a cool sensation as contrast was injected through the tube, followed by brief pressure. The images showed a perfectly healed, patent bile duct. Emotionally, Navya was a bundle of nerves beforehand, fearing more bad news and further surgery. When Dr. Chen showed her the clear images and said the tube could come out, she wept with relief. The subsequent removal was simple, and within days she felt unshackled. Her recovery was marked by a return to normalcy, playing with her kids without worry and finally feeling like her ordeal was over.
Radiologists for T Tube Cholangiogram
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