Ascending cholangitis Flashcards
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Symptoms of ascending cholangitis
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RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, fever, hypotension and confusion
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Investigations into ascending cholangitis
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US first line to look for bile duct dilation and bile duct stones
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Cause of ascending cholangitis
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Gallstones is most common predisposing facator
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Management of ascending cholangitis
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IV abx, ERCP after 24-48 hours
