Which of the following is not true regarding cholangitis
Increased leucocyte count
Decreased transaminases
Increased alkaline phosphatase
Association with fever and chills
Cholangitis It is characterized by charcot's triad od abdominal pain+ jaundice + fever There is leucocytosis, hyperbilirubinemia and raised ALP and transaminases Positive blood culture is more common in paial obstruction than with complete obstruction Cholangiography is mandatory as a diagnostic and potentially therapeutic intervention Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :1507
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