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==Overview==
==Overview==
There are no abnormal [[x-ray]] findings associated with acute cholangitis.


==Cholangitis X-Ray==
==X-Ray==
*X-Ray images of cholangitis are known as [[cholangiograms]].<ref name="efg123"> Cholangitis. Wikipedia (2016). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascending_cholangitis#Diagnosis Accessed on April 20, 2016</ref> 
There are no abnormal [[x-ray]] findings associated with acute cholangitis.
*Gallstones are visible as nonopacified areas in the contour of the duct.<ref name="urlRadiology: Nonopacification of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts">{{cite web |url=http://pubs.rsna.org/doi/abs/10.1148/112.2.297 |title=Radiology: Nonopacification of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts |format= |work= |accessdate=April 20, 2016}}</ref> 
*X-rays are taken to get a visual impression of the biliary system once the [[endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography]] (ERCP) has been conducted, and dye has been injected into the [[bile duct]].<ref name="efg123"> Cholangitis. Wikipedia (2016). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascending_cholangitis#Diagnosis Accessed on April 20, 2016</ref> 


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