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Fatal endotoxic shock of biliary tract origin complicating transhepatic cholangiography.

BMJ · 1973 · 28 citations · 24 references

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MedicinePathologyAutopsy PathologyHepatologyHepatotoxicologyBiliary Tract DiseaseCholestatic Liver InjuryHepatic PathologyHepatobiliary DiseaseHepatobiliary PathologyLiver DiseaseCholestatic JaundiceExtrahepatic CholestasisHepatic Function TestsTotal Serum Bilirubin

Abstract

A case of proved endotoxic shock from the biliary tract after transhepatic cholangiography is reported. We know of no previous report in the literature.

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