Urgent Cholecystectomy
Within 24–72 hours is the standard of care.
Gallbladder
Cholecystitis — Treatment in Bradenton
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, usually caused by a gallstone blocking the cystic duct. Acute cholecystitis is a medical emergency requiring prompt surgical treatment.
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- !Severe persistent upper right abdominal pain > 6 hours
- !Fever and chills
- !Nausea and vomiting
- !Tenderness in right upper abdomen
- !Murphy's sign on exam
What Causes This?
- •Gallstone obstruction of cystic duct (90%)
- •Acalculous cholecystitis in critically ill patients
- •Bile infection
Treatment Approaches
IV Antibiotics
Treat secondary infection and stabilize.
Percutaneous Drainage
For patients too ill for immediate surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cholecystitis an emergency?▾
Acute cholecystitis requires hospitalization. Delayed treatment increases risk of perforation.
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