A Patient Was Scheduled for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, but Complications

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient was scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but complications developed and he underwent an open cholecystectomy with a T-tube inserted into the common bile duct. The purpose of the T-tube is to

• A) decompress the duct and relieve pain caused by stimulation the sphincter of Oddi.
• B) improve diaphragmatic expansion and prevention of atelectasis.
• C) shorten postoperative recovery and hasten the healing process.
• D) keep the duct open and allow drainage of the bile until edema resolves.

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