Common Bile Duct Obstruction and Cholangiohepatitis in Clonorchiasis

This report describes a patient with common bile duct obstruction and cholangiohepatitis. Patients with clonorchiasis are usually asymptomatic and treatment is limited to complications. Treatment consists of cholecystectomy, choledochotomy, and T-tube drainage. A bypass procedure is indicated in cases of heavy infestation and recurrent disease. ( JAMA 243:2060-2061, 1980)