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What complication may cause persistent biliary leakage after the removal of a pigtail catheter?
What complication may cause persistent biliary leakage after the removal of a pigtail catheter?
Favorable clinical outcomes from PC procedures are reported in less than 90% of patients.
Favorable clinical outcomes from PC procedures are reported in less than 90% of patients.
False (B)
What is the recommended procedure for managing abscess formation within the subcutaneous abdominal wall?
What is the recommended procedure for managing abscess formation within the subcutaneous abdominal wall?
Cholecystectomy with drainage of the collection.
A significant bile leak can occur after the removal of a PC catheter, especially in cases involving an iatrogenic rent in the __________.
A significant bile leak can occur after the removal of a PC catheter, especially in cases involving an iatrogenic rent in the __________.
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Match the following outcomes or procedures with their appropriate descriptions:
Match the following outcomes or procedures with their appropriate descriptions:
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What is the primary management strategy for mild acute cholecystitis?
What is the primary management strategy for mild acute cholecystitis?
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Acalculous cholecystitis is less common than calculous cholecystitis in critical illness settings.
Acalculous cholecystitis is less common than calculous cholecystitis in critical illness settings.
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What is percutaneous cholecystostomy primarily used for?
What is percutaneous cholecystostomy primarily used for?
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Acute cholecystitis (AC) can result from _____ and _____ as common predisposing factors.
Acute cholecystitis (AC) can result from _____ and _____ as common predisposing factors.
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Match the following types of cholecystitis with their respective characteristics:
Match the following types of cholecystitis with their respective characteristics:
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What is one of the primary purposes of percutaneous cholecystostomy?
What is one of the primary purposes of percutaneous cholecystostomy?
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Gallbladder empyema can be treated with ultrasonically guided percutaneous drainage.
Gallbladder empyema can be treated with ultrasonically guided percutaneous drainage.
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What is the significance of understanding risk factors for perioperative complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
What is the significance of understanding risk factors for perioperative complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
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The first cholangio________ was Dr. John S. Bobbs.
The first cholangio________ was Dr. John S. Bobbs.
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Match the following studies with their focus:
Match the following studies with their focus:
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Which patient demographic is suggested to particularly benefit from percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC)?
Which patient demographic is suggested to particularly benefit from percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC)?
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In which clinical setting is emergency bedside ultrasound-guided PC indicated?
In which clinical setting is emergency bedside ultrasound-guided PC indicated?
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What factor increases the risk of developing acute cholecystitis in patients admitted to the ICU?
What factor increases the risk of developing acute cholecystitis in patients admitted to the ICU?
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How might extensive burns affect the incidence of acute cholecystitis?
How might extensive burns affect the incidence of acute cholecystitis?
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What is a significant underlying condition that may warrant the performance of percutaneous cholecystostomy?
What is a significant underlying condition that may warrant the performance of percutaneous cholecystostomy?
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What is the potential mortality rate in critically ill patients due to diagnosis complications?
What is the potential mortality rate in critically ill patients due to diagnosis complications?
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Which of the following is considered a common finding on ultrasound for diagnosing acute cholecystitis?
Which of the following is considered a common finding on ultrasound for diagnosing acute cholecystitis?
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What are the newly expanded indications for percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD)?
What are the newly expanded indications for percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD)?
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Which procedure was first performed much later than the initial cholecystostomy?
Which procedure was first performed much later than the initial cholecystostomy?
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What is a critical characteristic of EUS-GBD as a medical procedure?
What is a critical characteristic of EUS-GBD as a medical procedure?
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What is the primary reason for keeping patients fasting overnight before a procedure involving the common bile duct?
What is the primary reason for keeping patients fasting overnight before a procedure involving the common bile duct?
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Which imaging technique can confirm the patency of the cystic duct?
Which imaging technique can confirm the patency of the cystic duct?
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What is a significant technical limitation in performing PC procedures?
What is a significant technical limitation in performing PC procedures?
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Under what circumstances might the trans-peritoneal route be preferred over the transhepatic route for PC?
Under what circumstances might the trans-peritoneal route be preferred over the transhepatic route for PC?
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What is a relative contraindication for percutaneous cholecystostomy procedures?
What is a relative contraindication for percutaneous cholecystostomy procedures?
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What is a potential consequence of a significant pneumothorax following a trans-hepatic procedure?
What is a potential consequence of a significant pneumothorax following a trans-hepatic procedure?
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What complication can arise from a significant bile leak after a procedure?
What complication can arise from a significant bile leak after a procedure?
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In the context of managing abdominal complications, what rare event may occur due to inadvertent perforation?
In the context of managing abdominal complications, what rare event may occur due to inadvertent perforation?
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What percentage of mortality is reported in patients due to biliary complications following procedures?
What percentage of mortality is reported in patients due to biliary complications following procedures?
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What early complication is associated with the immediate post-procedural period following a trans-hepatic route?
What early complication is associated with the immediate post-procedural period following a trans-hepatic route?
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Flashcards
Acute Cholecystitis
Acute Cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder (GB), often caused by gallstones or critical illness.
Percutaneous Cholecystostomy (PC)
Percutaneous Cholecystostomy (PC)
Image-guided drainage of the gallbladder, often used when surgery is not feasible for severe acute cholecystitis.
Gallstones
Gallstones
Solid material that forms in the gallbladder and can lead to cholecystitis.
Acalculous Cholecystitis
Acalculous Cholecystitis
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Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy
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Cholecystocutaneous fistula
Cholecystocutaneous fistula
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Cholangitic abscess
Cholangitic abscess
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Biliary peritonitis
Biliary peritonitis
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Tractogram
Tractogram
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How does a cholecystocutaneous fistula affect PC?
How does a cholecystocutaneous fistula affect PC?
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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What is the Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery database?
What is the Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery database?
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Why is Percutaneous Cholecystostomy (PC) preferred over surgery in some cases?
Why is Percutaneous Cholecystostomy (PC) preferred over surgery in some cases?
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Evidence-based current clinical practice:
Evidence-based current clinical practice:
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Causes of Acute Cholecystitis
Causes of Acute Cholecystitis
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Why is Diagnosing Acute Cholecystitis Difficult?
Why is Diagnosing Acute Cholecystitis Difficult?
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What is a Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage (PTGBD)?
What is a Percutaneous Transhepatic Gallbladder Drainage (PTGBD)?
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When is PTGBD Used?
When is PTGBD Used?
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EUS-GBD for Cholecystitis?
EUS-GBD for Cholecystitis?
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PC for non-responders
PC for non-responders
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PC for the elderly
PC for the elderly
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Why PC in the ICU?
Why PC in the ICU?
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Trauma and Cholecystitis
Trauma and Cholecystitis
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Burns and Cholecystitis
Burns and Cholecystitis
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Patent Cystic Duct
Patent Cystic Duct
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Percutaneous Cholecystogram
Percutaneous Cholecystogram
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Transhepatic Route
Transhepatic Route
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Transperitoneal Route
Transperitoneal Route
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Why is the transhepatic route often preferred?
Why is the transhepatic route often preferred?
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Bilio-pleural fistula
Bilio-pleural fistula
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Bilio-pneumothorax
Bilio-pneumothorax
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Empyema
Empyema
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Bowel perforation
Bowel perforation
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Study Notes
Acute Cholecystitis and Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Acute cholecystitis (AC) is gallbladder inflammation, ranging from mild to severe.
- Gallstones and critical illnesses are common causes.
- Mild AC is treated medically, while moderate/severe AC often requires early cholecystectomy.
- Cholecystectomy isn't always feasible due to comorbidities.
- Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is a minimally invasive procedure to drain the gallbladder.
Indications for PC
- Patients at high risk for surgery due to comorbidities (e.g., severe AC, calculous or acalculous, emphysematous, hemorrhagic, pregnancy).
- Not responding to conservative treatment (IV antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory meds) after 3 days.
- Severe AC in the elderly or patients with cardiovascular/neurological conditions.
- Acalculous AC in ICU patients, polytrauma patients, or burn patients.
- Emphysematous cholecystitis (gas-producing organisms) – a risky condition, but PC is an alternative to cholecystectomy.
- AC in pregnancy- PC may be performed when conservative treatment isn't enough, followed by cholecystectomy post-partum
- Hemorrhagic cholecystitis - a complication where blood vessels in the gallbladder are damaged, and surgery may not be feasible.
- Gallbladder perforation—PC is life-saving in these cases.
- Iatrogenic gallbladder perforation (after liver biopsy) can be effectively treated with PC.
- Biliary decompression in patients with cholangitis or pancreatitis who can't undergo ERCP or PTBD.
- Cholangitis, biliary obstruction, or as a potential route for stone extraction or dissolution
Contraindications
- No absolute contraindications are documented to date.
- Relative contraindications include coagulopathy (low platelet count or high INR), ascites.
- Patients with a severely contracted gallbladder with multiple stones may have placement difficulty.
Technique
- Complete blood count (including platelets), coagulation studies (INR and PT), and liver function tests are standard pre-procedure.
- Antibiotics are administered to cover potential bacterial infections.
- Imaging guidance (ultrasound or CT) is used to plan the approach (transhepatic or trans-peritoneal).
- A small puncture is made, and a guidewire is inserted into the gallbladder.
- Dilatation of the tract is performed until a catheter can be placed.
- Contrast cholecystogram is sometimes performed to ensure catheter placement.
- Local anesthesia and analgesia are typically used during the procedure.
- Intercostal approach is often preferred to the trans-peritoneal route for the transhepatic approach.
Post-procedure Care
- Patient vitals monitored for several hours following the procedure.
- Adequate hydration and antibiotics are continued.
- Regular dressing and catheter care are essential.
Complications
- Minor complications include pain, catheter dislodgement, mild hemobilia.
- Moderate complications include severe hemorrhage, biliary leakage, pleural/pulmonary issues, bowel perforation, and vasovagal syncope.
- Delayed complications can include cystic duct/common bile duct stones, subhepatic, gallbladder bed, and subphrenic abscesses, or cholecystocutaneous/cholecystohepatic fistula.
- Recurrence of cholecystitis can occur after 7- 1085 days.
Newer Alternatives
- Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is being increasingly used, offering advantages.
- Lumen-apposing metallic stents (LAMS) or internalization of PC (using cholecystoenterostomy stent, EUS guided) could be alternatives.
Outcomes
- Generally, PC is a safe and effective procedure with relatively high success and favorable outcomes.
- However, recurrence of AC and biliary issues are possible, especially if cholecystectomy isn't performed in all high-risk patients.
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This quiz covers the essentials of acute cholecystitis (AC) and the role of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in its management. Learn about the indications for PC, patient risk factors, and treatment alternatives in cases of severe AC. Ideal for medical students and healthcare professionals seeking insights into gallbladder diseases.