Cholangitis is a GI emergency requiring prompt recognition and treatment. The purpose of
this document from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's (ASGE)
Standards of Practice Committee is to provide an evidence-based approach for
management of cholangitis. This document addresses the modality of drainage (endoscopic
vs percutaneous), timing of intervention (< 48 hours vs> 48 hours), and extent of initial
intervention (comprehensive therapy vs decompression alone). Grading of …

Cholangitis is a GI emergency requiring prompt recognition and treatment. The purpose of
this document from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy's (ASGE)
Standards of Practice Committee is to provide an evidencebased approach for management
of cholangitis. This document addresses the modality of drainage (endoscopic vs
percutaneous), timing of intervention (< 48 hours vs> 48 hours), and extent of initial
intervention (comprehensive therapy vs decompression alone). Grading of …