Choledocholithiasis and Cholangitis
Choledocholithiasis is the presence of a gallstone in the common bile duct.
Sx - RUQ abdominal pain, jaundice, and fever or chills (Charcot triad)
PE - RUQ
Next Steps
Dx - â¢
Liver function tests ⢠Ultrasonography of RUQ
Health Tips
Tx - Admit to Hospital ⢠ERCP and sphincterotomy to remove a stone that causes obstruction. ⢠For acute cholangitis, remove stones as soon as possible and give antibiotics.