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Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AnemiaSkin FragilityCareful PositioningDry EyesDry MouthFull StomachRSIAspirationRenal AbnormalitiesOptimize ElectrolytesEdemaHypotensionCoagulopathyOsteoporosisPortal HypertensionThrombocytopenia

Pathophysiology

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), formerly called primary biliary cirrhosis , is autoimmune destruction of the small intrahepatic bile ducts. T- and B-cell attack on bile ductular cells obstructs...

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