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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?
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Dr. Michael A. Banda
General Surgery
Distinguished in Cholecystitis
Dr. Michael A. Banda
General Surgery
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Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
Bossier City, LA 
318-737-1608
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Michael Banda is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. James G. Howell
General Surgery
Distinguished in Cholecystitis
Dr. James G. Howell
General Surgery
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Willis Knighton Bossier Surgical Associates

2400 Hospital Dr Ste 250, 
Bossier City, LA 
318-545-4561
Languages Spoken:
English
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James Howell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Howell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Kamel Brakta
General Surgery
Distinguished in Cholecystitis
Dr. Kamel Brakta
General Surgery
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WK Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery

2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 310, 
Shreveport, LA 
318-582-1403
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Kamel Brakta is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Brakta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brakta is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Cholecystitis Clinical Trials?
Repeat Biliary Point of Care Ultrasound for Detecting Early Acute Cholecystitis
Repeat Biliary Point of Care Ultrasound for Detecting Early Acute Cholecystitis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this interventional, prospective study is to determine the clinical utility of a repeat point-of-care ultrasound of the gallbladder in adult emergency department patients with abdominal pain for which initial imaging is not diagnostic. The main question it aims to answer is: Does a repeat ultrasound improve early identification of gallbladder inflammation? Participants will undergo a r...

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Percutaneous or Endoscopic Gallbladder Drainage: The PEG Trial
Percutaneous or Endoscopic Gallbladder Drainage: The PEG Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: This is a randomized trial of patients with acute calculous cholecystitis who are never-surgery candidates. Patients will be randomized to one of two treatment groups, percutaneous cholecystostomy or endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage. The aim of the study is to compare between these two treatment methods, the treatment outcomes and quality of life over a follow-up duration of 36 months.

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