How will I know if I have a bile duct injury?

How will I know if I have a bile duct injury?

Some bile duct injuries are found by the doctor at the time of surgery. If not, the first sign of a bile duct injury is failing to recover quickly after the procedure. Other symptoms might include:

• Fever.
• Chills.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Abdominal pain.
• Swelling of the abdomen.
• General discomfort.
• Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes).