Do Livers Release Pith Into The Bile Duct?

Posted on Sat, 21 May 2016

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Question : Sir , last Saturday I got minor surgery of ALA liver abscess.drain installed and fluid is comming out . I discharge on Monday and given antibiotics. I visited doctor on Wednesday and done a ultrasound. Doctor little change in medison . Till now fluid is comming out 70 ml per day . Today my drain removed . Doctor said that this fluid is pit . Liver always release pit . Is it right ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please post a picture

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes bile ("pith") is secreted by the liver which flows down the bile duct in to the intestine for digestive function.

But I cannot comment on that fluid that was drained by your doctor without seeing it.
If you have a picture of it, kindly post it. I will have a look at it and give my opinion.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (41 minutes later)

Now I have no picture. but I am sending u all documents. A ultrasound have been taken after 4 days of surgery on Wednesday. I am sending u ultrasound copy .

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload the reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am not able to see any document here.
Please upload the reports.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Contact customer care

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am still not able to see any file here.
Please contact the customer care.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D