Acute calculous cholecystitis: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Acute calculous cholecystitis''' is one manifestation of complicated gallstone disease characterised by inflammation of the gallbladder secondary to cystic duct obstruction by a gallstone. It's not necessarily infected by bacteria, but it may be. Acute calculous cholecystitis may be complicated by gallbladder gangrene, perforation, or emphysema. == Clinical features == Cholecystitis usually presents with right upper quadrant pain which lasts longer than biliary..."