Overview
Definition
Bacterial infection of the biliary tract.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Biliary obstruction (stone, stricture, tumor).
Clinical Symptoms
- Charcot's triad (Fever
- RUQ pain
- Jaundice)
- Reynolds pentad (+ Hypotension
- confusion).
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Ultrasound/CT
- ERCP.
Management
- Emergent ERCP for decompression
- IV antibiotics.
Complications
- Septic shock
- death.