Time and items for follow-up after surgery for cholangiocarcinoma

After surgery for bile duct cancer, patients are usually reviewed once every one to three months. The review items include B-ultrasound examination, tumor marker examination, etc., which can better judge the physical condition and avoid inducing other symptoms. Please follow the doctor's advice for specific implementation.

1. Review time: If the patient is in the early stage of bile duct cancer, the tumor is relatively small, and the physical fitness is relatively good, a review is generally conducted three months after surgery. However, if the patient is in the middle or late stage of the disease and undergoes surgery, and the tumor is relatively large, the disease is relatively serious, and the body is relatively weak, a review is usually conducted one month after surgery. The specific situation needs to be consulted by the doctor in the hospital, so that the postoperative situation can be better judged, and whether the patient has cancer cell growth or metastasis.

2. Reexamination items: Patients are generally required to undergo B-ultrasound examination, CT examination, MRI examination and other imaging examinations during reexamination, which can be used to observe whether there are local lesions through images. At the same time, tumor markers are also required to determine whether there is cancer cell growth. Routine blood tests, coagulation function tests, liver function tests, etc. are also required to determine whether the body has infection and whether there are abnormalities in liver function.

Patients should pay attention to rest, maintain a happy mood, establish a regular life schedule, drink plenty of water, eat a healthy diet, quit smoking and drinking, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and ensure a balanced nutrition.