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X-Ray Department

BiliaryDrainage

and/or Stent Insertion

PATIENTINFORMATION

Published: July 2006

Review Date: July 2008Written & Designed by K. Harkness & G. Holmes © Copyright C&W Hospital, July 2006

During the procedure - Cont.The catheter will then be fixed to your skinsurface and attached to a drainage bag. We willexplain what is happening throughout theprocedure. The procedure usually takes aboutan hour, but may take longer.

In some cases, a stent may be placed acrossthe blockage to open it. If this is done, atemporary catheter may be left in place with adrainage bag attached.

Following the ProcedureYou will go back to the ward where your nursewill record your pulse and blood pressure aswell as check the catheter regularly. You willstay in bed for a couple of hours until you haverecovered. If you feel unwell at any time, please tell your nurse.

How long will thecatheter stay in? Only your specialist doctor looking after you cananswer this question. You will be reviewedregularly and the best treatment will be decidedby your doctor depending on your conditioneach day.

X-Ray DepartmentChelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham RoadLondon, SW10 9NHTel: 020 8746 8570

www.chelwest.nhs.uk

Suggestions orcomments:

We aim to provide the best possible serviceand staff will be happy to answer any

questions you may have.

If you have any suggestions or comments about your visit, please speak to a member of

staff, fill in a comment card at the Patient

Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) , orcontact PALS on 020 8846 6727. PALS staffare able to listen to your concerns,

suggestions or queries and help sort outproblems on your behalf.

For further information about yourprocedure please contact one of the x-ray

staff nurses on 020 8746 8570.

Biliary Stent

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