The timing of cholecystectomy after abP should be based on disease severity and patient sex to optimize surgical outcomes.

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Gallbladder stones are the most prevalent condition affecting the biliary system, with varying incidence rates worldwide. Given the low occurrence of post-operative infections following laparoscopic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHOENIX — In this video, Medora D. Rodrigues, MD, MPH, discusses results of retrospective cohort study that ...

Surgical treatment for older adults with acute cholecystitis was associated with reduced readmissions and emergency department revisits. Patients in clinical equipoise had similar mortality rates, ...

Among patients with acute cholecystitis who were managed non-operatively, 38.3% experienced new complications. Delayed cholecystectomy was recommended for younger patients with prior complications. Of ...

WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2025 — The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association today released an updated clinical practice guideline for managing individuals experiencing ...

Calculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder inflammation that occurs due to the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). These gallstones can block the cystic duct, the channel through which bile flows ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

Antibiotics are typically the first-line treatment for acute cholecystitis, which people usually receive in a hospital setting. Examples include penicillins, cephalosporins, and quinolones. Acute ...

Introduction Cholecystitis is a highly prevalent disease that imposes a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Despite strong underlying evidence, guideline adherence in the treatment of ...

In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published online in the March issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, evidence-based recommendations are ...