A Patient Was Scheduled for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy,but Complications Developed

question 39

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.What is the purpose of the T tube?

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

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