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Chronic Cholecystitis Flashcards

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What is it?

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Chronic inflammation and can lead to fibrosis of the gallbladder – becomes less motile (muscular structure surrounded by fibrosis)

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What is the presentation?

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RUQ pain
Fat intolerance (steatorrhea): fat stimulates cholecystokinin release and gall bladder contraction
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What is the treatment?

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Cholecystectomy

If US shows a dilated common bile duct with stones, ERCP + sphincterotomy before surgery

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