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Post-cholecystectomy Changes in the Common Bile Duct Diameter: A Comparative Ultrasound Study
Elma Mujakovic1, Minela Becirovic2, Anesa Terzic3
1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, BIH.
Cureus
|February 9, 2026
Summary
Cholecystectomy leads to common bile duct (CBD) enlargement, which progresses over time and with age. Recognizing this normal postoperative change helps avoid unnecessary tests for asymptomatic patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Common bile duct (CBD) dilatation is common after cholecystectomy but its clinical significance is unclear.
- Differentiating physiological enlargement from pathological dilation is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare CBD diameter in post-cholecystectomy patients versus controls.
- To assess factors influencing CBD diameter, including time since surgery, age, and BMI.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective observational study of 165 adult patients (91 post-cholecystectomy, 74 controls).
- Abdominal ultrasound measured suprahilar CBD diameter.
- Statistical analyses included t-tests, chi-square, logistic, and linear regression.
Main Results:
- Post-cholecystectomy patients had significantly larger CBD diameters (6.61 mm vs. 4.56 mm).
- Prior cholecystectomy was a strong predictor of CBD dilatation (aOR=14.583).
- CBD diameter positively correlated with time since surgery and age.
Conclusions:
- Cholecystectomy is associated with progressive CBD enlargement.
- Understanding this postoperative pattern aids in avoiding unnecessary investigations in asymptomatic individuals.
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