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[Extracorporeal lithotripsy in acute obstructive cholecystitis].

M I Filimonov, V S Savel'ev, Iu G Starkov

    Sovetskaia Meditsina
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy effectively manages acute calculous cholecystitis by crushing gallstones. This minimally invasive treatment resolves duct obstruction and alleviates gallbladder compression in most patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Procedures
    • Nephrology and Urology (Lithotripsy Technology)

    Context:

    • Calculous cholecystitis, particularly when causing cystic duct obstruction, presents a significant clinical challenge.
    • Acute management often involves invasive procedures, carrying potential risks and complications.
    • Pilot studies are crucial for evaluating novel, less invasive therapeutic options.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the acute-stage management of obstructive calculous cholecystitis.
    • To assess the impact of ESWL on cystic duct patency and gallbladder function.
    • To determine the stone-free rate and clinical resolution following ESWL treatment.

    Summary:

    • Pilot data demonstrate the successful application of extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy for acute calculous cholecystitis with cystic duct obturation.
    • ESWL treatment resulted in the elimination of duct obturation and gallbladder compression in 95% of patients.
    • The acute episode was arrested in all treated patients, with 50% achieving complete stone clearance.

    Impact:

    • ESWL shows promising therapeutic results for acute obstructive cholecystitis, offering a potentially less invasive management strategy.
    • This approach may reduce the need for surgical intervention in select cases of acute gallbladder stone obstruction.
    • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and establish ESWL as a viable treatment option.

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