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(Created page with "'''Cholangitis''' is a severe bacterial infection and a form of complicated gallstone disease characterised by infection of the biliary tree secondary to stasis secondary to an obstruction of the common bile duct, usually a gallstone, called choledocholithiasis'''.''' It's characterised by Charcot's triad of fever, abdominal pain, and jaundice. Urgent treatment with source control and antibiotics is important. It may cause sepsis. Patients can present with chole...") |
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Following resolution of the acute infection, the underlying cause of the biliary obstruction must be treated. In case of choledocholithiasis, cholecystectomy is indicated to prevent future attacks. | Following resolution of the acute infection, the underlying cause of the biliary obstruction must be treated. In case of choledocholithiasis, cholecystectomy is indicated to prevent future attacks. | ||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | <noinclude>[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | ||
[[Category:Gastrointestinal surgery]] | [[Category:Gastrointestinal surgery]]</noinclude> | ||