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Acute cholecystitis Flashcards

1
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What are symptoms?

A

RUQ pain +/- radiation to R shoulder

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What are signs?

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Murphy’s sign

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What is initial investigation and findings?

A

USS abdomen
1. Thickened GB wall
2. Stones or sludge in the GB
3. Fluid around GB

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What is management

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  1. Conservative - NBM, IVI, abx
  2. ERCP
  3. Cholecystectomy
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5
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What is management of GB empyema?

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Cholecystectomy
Cholecystotomy

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