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What is the definition of Cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.
What are the symptoms of Cholecystitis?
Symptoms of cholecystitis most often occur after eating, especially after a large meal or eating fatty foods. An attack of cholecystitis may last for two or three days. Symptoms of cholecystitis may include abdominal tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, light-colored bowel movements, abdominal bloating, severe pain in the center or upper right side of the abdomen, or pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back.
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What are the current treatments for Cholecystitis?
Treatment for cholecystitis may include fasting, antibiotics, pain medications, oral dissolution therapy to dissolve gallstones, placement of a drain to remove bile, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to remove gallstones, or laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder. After surgery, a low-fat diet is usually prescribed.
Who are the top Cholecystitis Local Doctors?
Elite in Cholecystitis
Gastroenterology
Elite in Cholecystitis
Gastroenterology

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving. Dr. Irani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Irani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Gastroenterology. Dr. Irani is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Cholecystitis
Distinguished in Cholecystitis

Bristol Surgical

1 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 250W, 
Bristol, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Benjamin Scharfstein, MD, finds his greatest joy in witnessing the positive outcomes his patients achieve. “I love seeing my patients return after surgery, feeling much better and ready to get back to their lives and families,” he says. Inspired by his grandfather, an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfstein grew up in Johnson City and is thrilled to practice medicine and raise his family in the Appalachian Highlands. He has a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and community spirit of the region. Outside of his work, Dr. Scharfstein stays active in his church and enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Scharfstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Scharfstein is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Cholecystitis
Gastroenterology
Elite in Cholecystitis
Gastroenterology

HMH Advanced And Therapeutic Endoscopy

186 Rochelle Avenue, 
Rochelle Park, NJ 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Michel Kahaleh is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Dr. Kahaleh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kahaleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

What are the latest Cholecystitis Clinical Trials?
Prospective Registry Of Therapeutic EndoscopiC ulTrasound

Summary: This registry aims to analyze long-term outcomes of therapeutic EUS (T-EUS) procedures, as well as to describe clinical and technical variables potentially predicting clinical success or adverse events, for a better selection of ideal candidates. The study also includes standard alternatives to T-EUS procedures for outcomes comparison.

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Upfront Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Gallbladder Drainage (EUS-GBD) Versus Standard Protocol (Antibiotics First) for Mild to Moderate Acute Cholecystitis in Patients Who Are Very-high-risk for Cholecystectomy: A Randomized-controlled Trial.

Summary: Objectives Acute cholecystitis commonly occurs in elderly patients who are at high-risk for surgery. Whether upfront Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is advantageous over antibiotics first for mild acute cholecystitis is uncertain. Hypothesis to be tested The aim is to compare EUS-GBD versus standard protocol (antibiotics first) as a definitive treatment, in very high-ri...