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Why does obstruction in the common bile duct cause interference with the digestion of some foods?
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∙ 13y ago
Biliary salt are needed to emulsify the lipids (fat/oil) in food. when there is a obstruction in common bile duct, then gall bladder's content would not empty to deudenom and small intestine, so dietary fat would remain undigested. it causes steatorrhea (white feces with unpleasant odor)
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