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Acute cholecystitis in pregnancy.

D Landers, R Carmona, W Crombleholme

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Most cases of acute cholecystitis in pregnancy can be managed with conservative medical therapy alone. Surgical intervention is reserved for select cases and carries risks, particularly in the third trimester.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical emergency.
    • Pregnancy presents unique challenges for managing acute cholecystitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of different management strategies for acute cholecystitis during pregnancy.
    • To compare outcomes of medical therapy versus surgical intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 30 pregnant patients with acute cholecystitis over 12 years.
    • Analysis of management approaches: medical therapy alone, delayed surgery, and immediate surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Twenty-one of 30 patients (70%) were successfully treated with medical therapy alone.

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  • Nine patients (30%) required surgical intervention.
  • Surgery in the early third trimester was associated with preterm labor and delivery in two patients.
  • One first-trimester cholecystectomy resulted in spontaneous abortion.
  • No serious complications were noted with second-trimester surgery.

    • Conclusions:

    • Conservative medical management is effective for the majority of acute cholecystitis cases in pregnancy.
    • Surgical intervention in pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters, is associated with significant risks.