A pt presented with jaundice, fever and upper abdominal pain within 24 hour after removal of gallstone by ERCP. The cholangiography was done and it was patent. What is the possible cause of his complaints?
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The key is B. Acute pancreatitis. [Though biliary infection is possible but acute pancreatitis is more common complication of ERCP and absence of any obstruction (stone or tumour which helps biliary infection to occur) makes cholangitis less likely].
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