Notes in 06_Acute Cholecystitis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Acute Cholecystitis}} is {{c2::inflammation caused by blockage in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder}}
Published	02/10/2024	In 95% of cases, {{c1::gallstones}} are the cause of Acute Cholecystitis
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Acute Cholecystitis}} {{c1::Right upper quadrant (RUQ) pain}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Murphy’s sign (RUQ pain on inspiration with ha…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Acute Cholecystitis {{c1::FBC: Raised CRP and WCC (i.e. leucocytosis)}} {{c1::May have raised amylase (sign of acute pancreatitis)}}…
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis {{c1::Nil by mouth}} {{c1::Antibiotics}} {{c1::Analgesia}} {{c1::IV fluids}} {{c1::May require cholecystectomy (i.e. …
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