Acute Cholangitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main causes of acute Cholangitis?
A
Choledocholathiasis
Infection from ERCP
2
Q
Most common organisms for acute Cholangitis? (3)
A
E. coli
Klebsiella
Enterococcus
3
Q
What is Charcot’s triad and what is it seen in?
A
Acute Cholangitis
Triad of symptoms:
RUQ pain
Fever
Jaundice
