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Bile duct damage

Illustration of bile duct damage

The bile ducts carry bile from your liver to your small intestine. When bile ducts become damaged, bile can back up into the liver, causing damage to liver cells. This damage can lead to liver failure.

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Dec. 9, 2008

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