RE: What are the chances? Barb

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Barb,

 

That is a very good description for Cholangitis, and in a brief,

practical detail, too. Great as a reference.

Thanks, much.

 

Subject: RE: What are the chances?

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Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 3:49 PM

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So, in your opinion- what are the chances of her having " Cholangitis " with out

the " Primary Sclerosing " part?

 

“There are several conditions that may trigger an infection in the bile duct

system. The primary cause of cholangitis is an obstruction or blockage somewhere

in the bile duct system. The blockage may be from stones, a tumor, blood clots,

a narrowing that may occur after a surgical procedure, swelling of the pancreas,

or from parasite invasion. Other causes include a backflow of bacteria from the

small intestine, a blood infection (bacteriemia), or following a diagnostic

procedure such as an endoscopic examination. The infection causes pressure to

build-up in the bile duct system.â€

 

From: http://www.healthsy stem.virginia. edu/uvahealth/ adult_liver/ cholang.cfm

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