Benign Biliary Stricture
Overview
Benign Biliary stricture, also referred to as bile duct stricture, occurs when the bile duct gets smaller or narrower.
Benign biliary strictures can cause obstruction of bile flow, leading to jaundice, cholangitis, and liver damage if untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications.
Risk Factors
Surgery Details
Surgery can be done to remove the swollen part of the bile duct and then reconnect the healthy bile duct. Alternatively, a metal or plastic mesh tube (stent) can be inserted into the bile duct to keep the narrow passage open.
Prognosis
Once biliary strictures are treated, the bile can flow easily through the bile duct.
Treatment Options
- Surgery to remove the swollen part of the bile duct and reconnect the healthy bile duct
- Insertion of metal or plastic mesh tube (stent) into the bile duct to keep the narrow passage open
- Once treated, bile can flow easily through the bile duct
About Author
Dr. Nikhil Agrawal
MS, MCh
Dr. Nikhil Agrawal is a leading GI-HPB Surgical Oncologist with 20+ years of experience in complex cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. He leads the GI-HPB Oncology Program at Apollo Hospitals, Delhi and Gurugram, with expertise in advanced robotic and laparoscopic cancer surgery.
His practice focuses on evidence-based, multidisciplinary care with an emphasis on individualized treatment and long-term outcomes.
He trained at BHU, SGPGI Lucknow, AIIMS New Delhi, and SNUBH, South Korea, and is a robotic surgery proctor who trains surgeons in advanced GI-HPB cancer surgery. He is also regularly invited as faculty at national and international scientific meetings.
This website helps patients and families understand GI and HPB diseases and cancers, treatment options, and what to expect during recovery and long-term care.