Complications of Cholecystitis

In the US: Many factors play a role in cholelithiasis, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, medical problems, and fertility. Between 10-20% of adults in the United States have gallstones. I am sure you all know someone or maybe you have even had gallstones yourself. Each year, only 1-3% of people with stones develop symptoms of gallstones. Acute cholecystitis can occur in patients at any age, but the greatest incidence occurs between the fourth and fifth decades.

Inflammation of the gallbladder, cholecystitis is a common indication for surgery. Gallstones are present in a majority of the patients who have the gallbladder removed for symptoms. In the majority of cases of acute cholecystitis, inflammation is associated with calculi. Stones obstruct the outlet of the gallbladder because of impaction in Hartmann's pouch or the cystic duct.

If you are interested in learning more about cholecystititis, visit the Learning Center, the case study is free-of-charge. The case study presents information regarding complications from cholecystitis. By reviewing the presented medical history, lab results, and test results of different diagnostic imaging modalities, the learner will examine the characteristics of this pathology.