acute cholangitis Flashcards by Connie Baume-kennedy | Brainscape

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acute cholangitis

A

infection and inflammation in the bile ducts

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causes

A

gallstones

infection introduced during ERCP

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Most common organisms

A

E.coli
Klebsiella species
Enterococcus species

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Q

presentation

A

charcot’s triad

RUQ pain
fever
jaundice

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management

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ERCP- to remove stones

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