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All are true about common bile duct T-tube except

A
Should be removed in 5-7 days
B
Free flow of bile into duodenum need to be confirmed before removal
C
Need to confirm there are no retained stones
D
Made from latex
High-Yield Explanation
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

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