COLANGITIS AGUDA

Acute cholangitis is a serious infection of the biliary tree caused by obstruction and ascending bacterial overgrowth, which can rapidly progress to sepsis if not treated promptly. ⚠️🧬 In this video you will learn: 🩺 Pathophysiology: how biliary obstruction (stones, strictures, tumors) promotes bacterial infection. 🔥 Classic clinical presentation: Charcot's triad (fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant pain) and Reynolds' pentad in severe cases. 🧪 Diagnosis: laboratory tests (leukocytosis, abnormal liver function tests), ultrasound, CT scan, and updated Tokyo Guidelines criteria. 💊 Treatment: broad-spectrum antibiotics, hydration, hemodynamic support, and urgent biliary decompression (ERCP, percutaneous or surgical drainage). “Medicine as you've never been told.” 💙 Subscribe to Medicursos, the course tailored just for you. #AcuteCholangitis #Gastroenterology #InternalMedicine #TokyoGuidelines #ERCP #Sepsis #Jaundice #Medicourses Check out my new medical course page: https://medicursos.thinkific.com Become a member of this channel to enjoy exclusive benefits:    / @doctorjuanefreng   0:00 Introduction 1:31 Epidemiology 3:56 Etiology 5:11 Pathophysiology 6:44 Clinical Presentation 7:13 Diagnosis 12:42 Treatment 17:52 Summary #science #medicine #student #physiology #enarm #usmle #amboss #ambossmed #study #anatomy #pathology Remember that this channel does not constitute medical advice. For any questions, concerns, or worries, the best course of action is always to consult a qualified medical professional. Medical. The content presented here is for educational purposes; the application of this information is the responsibility of the user.