Biliary Disorders Flashcards
inflammation of the gallbladder which can be acute or chronic.
Cholecystitis
Chole means
gallbladder
Cholang means
common bile duct
a gallbladder stone obstructs bile outflow
Calculous Cholecystitis
acute gallbladder inflammation in the absence of obstruction by gallstones
Acalculous Cholecystitis
hard deposits (gallstones, calculi) that may form in the gallbladder.
Cholelithiasis
inflammation of common bile duct
Cholangitis
gallstones bile duct
Choledocholithiasis
yellow-green in color
Cholesterol stones
dark brown or black in color
Pigment stones
involves the injection of dye directly into the biliary tract
PTC
the gallbladder is removed through an abdominal incision
Cholecystectomy
a surgical procedure in which the gallbladder is removed through a small abdominal incision
Small-Incision Cholecystectomy
reserved for the patient with acute cholecystitis who may be too ill to undergo a surgical procedure
Choledochostomy
performed when the patient’s condition precludes more extensive surgery or when an acute inflammatory reaction is severe
Cholecystostomy