The impact of delayed biliary decompression and anti-microbial therapy in 260 patients with cholangitis-associated septic shock

Summary Background Cholangitis‐associated septic shock carries significant mortality. There is uncertainty regarding the most appropriate time to achieve biliary decompression. Aim To determine whether the timing of biliary decompression and anti‐microbial therapy affect the survival in cholangitis patients with septic shock. Methods Nested retrospective cohort study of all cholangitis‐associated septic shock patients (hypotension requiring...