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Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis

H W Harris1, Z L Kumwenda, S M Sheen-Chen

  • 1Department of Surgery, San Francisco General Hospital, University of California, San Francisco, 94110-3518, USA.

American Journal of Surgery
|July 31, 1998
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Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (RPC) management requires defining intrahepatic stone distribution. Bilateral RPC cases necessitate more diagnostic imaging and hospital resources compared to localized cases.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (RPC) is a complex biliary tract disease.
  • Characterized by intrahepatic pigment stones, RPC is endemic to Southeast Asia.
  • RPC is increasingly diagnosed in the United States.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the management of recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (RPC).
  • To compare clinical and surgical management of localized versus bilateral hepatolithiasis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 45 patients with RPC between 1984 and 1995.
  • Comparison of management strategies based on disease laterality (localized vs. bilateral).

Main Results:

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  • The prevalence of RPC more than doubled at the study hospital since 1983.
  • 31% of patients had bilateral hepatolithiasis, requiring significantly more CT scans, cholangiograms, endoscopies, clinic visits, and hospital admissions.
  • Bilateral disease correlated with increased resource utilization (P < 0.05).

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective RPC treatment hinges on pre-operative definition of intrahepatic disease distribution.
    • Coordinated multidisciplinary efforts involving gastroenterologists, radiologists, and surgeons are crucial for optimal patient outcomes.