Ascending Cholangitis Flashcards by raniya robb

what is it

gallstone impact in common bile duct

leads to infection of biliary system

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what is symptoms

pale stools, dark urine
pruritis (itchy skin)
charcoats triad (jaundice, fever, RUQ pain)

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how is it diagnosed

FBC
U&amp;Es
Increased CRP
US first line 
ERCP can diagnose and relieve 
LFT show obstructive jaundice

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how is it treated

ERCP removal / sphicterotomy / stenting

laparoscopic cholecystectomy

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