Acute Cholangitis Due to Anomaly of Right Hepatic Artery
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Abstract
Acute cholangitis (AC) is commonly observed in general practice with different causes. We report a case of recurrent AC caused by anomaly of the right hepatic artery, as a rare underlying condition.
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