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Does cholangitis cause thrombosis?

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Dr. Norman Bein answered

Specializes in General Surgery

It can be related: Inflammation of the bile ducts can be associated with clots of the portal vein which is the main source of blood supply to the live with the hepatic arteries supplying only 25%.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Sort of: Any inflammatory state increases your risk of thrombosis, but it doesn't directly cause it.

Answered 2/27/2013

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