Acute Suppurative Cholangitis (7 of 8)

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Case description

Obstruction causes an increase in ductal pressure. The bacteria proliferate and escape into the systemic circulation via the hepatic sinusoids. The manifestations of sepsis may overshadow those of hepato-biliary disease causing acute suppurative cholangitis. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, acute cholangitis can lead rapidly to septicaemia, shock and death.

tags: biliary tract inflammation endoscopy sphincterotomy

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