Cholangitis, also known as ascending cholangitis or acute cholangitis, is inflammation of the bile duct, usually caused by bacteria ascending from its junction with the duodenum. It tends to occur when the bile duct is already partially obstructed by gallstones.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Connections
Treated By
Antibiotics are standard emergency treatment for cholangitis.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the digestive system
2. Wikipedia
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mply cholangitis, is inflammation of the bile duct, usually caused by bacteria ascending from its junction with the duodenum. It tends to occur if the bile duct is already partially obstructed by gallstones.
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