11 Questions
What is the typical location of gas in emphysematous cholecystitis?
Either within the lumen or the wall of the gallbladder
What is the typical patient profile for emphysematous cholecystitis?
Elderly diabetic
What is the indication for a non-emergent cholecystectomy in porcelain gallbladder?
Porcelain gallbladder
What is the primary treatment for emphysematous cholecystitis?
Emergent cholecystectomy or cholecystostomy
What is the consequence of chronic cholecystitis?
Porcelain gallbladder
What is the typical cause of calculous cholecystitis?
Gallstone blocking the cystic duct
What is the most common diagnostic modality for acute cholecystitis?
Ultrasound
What is the complication of acute cholecystitis that is due to increased intraluminal pressure?
Gangrenous cholecystitis
What is the typical treatment for gangrenous cholecystitis?
Emergent cholecystectomy or cholecystostomy
What is the complication of acute gallbladder perforation?
Generalized bile peritonitis
What is the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis characterized by?
Gallbladder wall thickening >3 mm
Learn about acute cholecystitis, a condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the gallbladder, its causes, and diagnosis. Understand the difference between calculous and acalculous cholecystitis.
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