Cholecystitis Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 things you might find on USS when investigating cholecystitis?
A
Gallstones
Thickened Gallbladder wall
Dilated cystic/bile ducts
2
Q
Treatment for cholecystitis?
A
IV Abx
Elective cholecystectomy (6 weeks after initial episode) –> hot cholecystectomy not encouraged
3
Q
Complications of cholecystitis?
A
Gallbladder abscess
Gallbladder perforation
