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What percentage of people admitted to hospital for biliary tract disease have acute cholecystitis?
What percentage of people admitted to hospital for biliary tract disease have acute cholecystitis?
- 20% (correct)
- 40%
- 10%
- 30%
At what age is acute calculous cholecystitis three times more common in women than in men?
At what age is acute calculous cholecystitis three times more common in women than in men?
- Up to 30 years
- Up to 50 years (correct)
- Up to 60 years
- Up to 40 years
What percentage of people with acute cholecystitis have gallstones?
What percentage of people with acute cholecystitis have gallstones?
- 85%
- 95% (correct)
- 100%
- 90%
What remains controversial about the optimal therapy for acute cholecystitis?
What remains controversial about the optimal therapy for acute cholecystitis?
Where did the researchers conduct their systematic review for treatments of acute cholecystitis?
Where did the researchers conduct their systematic review for treatments of acute cholecystitis?
What percentage of people admitted to the hospital for biliary tract disease have acute cholecystitis?
What percentage of people admitted to the hospital for biliary tract disease have acute cholecystitis?
At what age is acute calculous cholecystitis three times more common in women than in men?
At what age is acute calculous cholecystitis three times more common in women than in men?
What percentage of people with acute cholecystitis have gallstones?
What percentage of people with acute cholecystitis have gallstones?
What is the optimal therapy for acute cholecystitis based on?
What is the optimal therapy for acute cholecystitis based on?
Where did the researchers conduct their systematic review for treatments of acute cholecystitis?
Where did the researchers conduct their systematic review for treatments of acute cholecystitis?
Study Notes
Biliary Tract Disease
- 70% to 80% of people admitted to hospital for biliary tract disease have acute cholecystitis.
Acute Calculous Cholecystitis
- Acute calculous cholecystitis is three times more common in women than in men at the age of 40.
Gallstones and Acute Cholecystitis
- About 90% of people with acute cholecystitis have gallstones.
Optimal Therapy for Acute Cholecystitis
- The optimal therapy for acute cholecystitis remains controversial.
- The optimal therapy is based on high-quality evidence from randomized controlled trials.
Systematic Review for Treatments of Acute Cholecystitis
- The researchers conducted their systematic review in the UK.
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Test your knowledge of acute cholecystitis with this quiz. Explore the prevalence of the condition, its gender distribution, and other key factors. Ideal for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in gallbladder health.
