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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?
Pradermchai Kongkam
Elite in Cholecystitis
Pradermchai Kongkam
Elite in Cholecystitis
Pradermchai Kongkam
Bangkok, TH 

Pradermchai Kongkam practices in Bangkok, Thailand. Kongkam is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Their top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

Andrea A. Anderloni
Elite in Cholecystitis
Andrea A. Anderloni
Elite in Cholecystitis
Andrea A. Anderloni
Rozzano, IT 

Andrea Anderloni practices in Rozzano, Italy. Ms. Anderloni is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Takeshi Ogura
Elite in Cholecystitis
Takeshi Ogura
Elite in Cholecystitis
Takeshi Ogura
Osaka, JP 

Takeshi Ogura practices in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Ogura is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

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What are the latest Cholecystitis Clinical Trials?
Early Versus Delayed Cholecystectomy After Percutaneous Drainage in Moderate and Severe Cholecystitis (ESCAPE Trial)
Early Versus Delayed Cholecystectomy After Percutaneous Drainage in Moderate and Severe Cholecystitis (ESCAPE Trial)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Methods: This prospective, randomized controlled trial enrolled patients diagnosed with moderate to severe acute cholecystitis who underwent PCC. Clinical manifestations and laboratory parameters were monitored for 72 hours following PCC insertion. Patients demonstrating clinical or laboratory improvement were subsequently randomized into two groups: early LC and delayed LC. * Early LC group: Laparoscopic ...

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Evaluation of Early Postoperative Pulmonary Complications That Can be Detected by Ultrasonography in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Low-flow Anesthesia
Evaluation of Early Postoperative Pulmonary Complications That Can be Detected by Ultrasonography in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Low-flow Anesthesia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: Detecting possible atelectasis and other respiratory problems that may develop immediately after extubation via lung ultrasonography can reduce pulmonary complications by performing necessary interventions such as oxygen support, respiratory exercises, mobilization, and non-invasive mechanical ventilation applications at an early stage. In addition, although low-flow anesthesia is frequently used ...

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