Hi Kelly, this question was asked a while back, I searched the experiences tab for you and found this question. You can take a look at it, and if you need more information click on the usernames that participated in this conversation.

Also, I'm sure others will have some more information for you on this question. Thanks for posting.

Greg P

https://www.whatnext.com/questions/pancreatic-cancer-biliary-stent-does-anyone-have-the-biliary-stent-implanted-to-return-body-to-normal-function-and-appetite

OOPs sorry I didn't post the link. Here it is. Thanks for catching that TC.

My husband has had a biliary drain in place for a year. We found that he needs it exchanged monthly or he will develop cholangitis, an infection of the liver. The drainage does change color over the course of time. Typically right after an exchange it is green but does become browner with sediment in it. Our doctors told us that there is communication with the intestines so that the drainage may reflect this mixture. When an infection was imminent we would notice a foul odor and the colr turned a more milky or golden color. We flush his bili tube with 5-10 cc of saline a day. We increased this to 2 times a day which seemed to help stave off infections. We have not been able to cap the tube yet and he recently got a second one to drain a liver abscess. I wish you nothing but the best.