All are true about common bile duct T-tube except
Should be removed in 5-7 days
Free flow of bile into duodenum need to be confirmed before removal
Need to confirm there are no retained stones
Made from latex
After exploration of the common bile duct, a T-tube may be inseed into the duct which allows bile to drain] Common bile duct T-tubes should remain in for 10 days. The 10-day period is required to minimise the risk of biliary peritonitis after removal. However, once the T-tube cholangiogram has shown that there is free flow of bile into the duodenum and that there are no retained stones, some surgeons like to clamp the T-tube prior to removal. T-tubes are traditionally and intentionally made of latex to stimulate fibrosis, which results in the formation of a tract to allow the drainage of bile if required. Ref: Bailey and Love 27e pg: 100
General surgery