Acute cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are symptoms?
A
RUQ pain +/- radiation to R shoulder
2
Q
What are signs?
A
Murphy’s sign
3
Q
What is initial investigation and findings?
A
USS abdomen
1. Thickened GB wall
2. Stones or sludge in the GB
3. Fluid around GB
4
Q
What is management
A
- Conservative - NBM, IVI, abx
- ERCP
- Cholecystectomy
5
Q
What is management of GB empyema?
A
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystotomy