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Biliary microflora in acute cholecystitis and the clinical implications.
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Bacteria are frequently found in acute cholecystitis, impacting patient outcomes. Prompt antibiotic therapy based on susceptibility testing significantly reduces postoperative complications and mortality.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Infections
Background:
- Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical emergency.
- Bacterial infection is implicated in its pathogenesis and complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the bacteriologic profile of acute cholecystitis.
- To determine the correlation between bacterial presence and clinical outcomes.
- To evaluate the impact of antibiotic therapy on postoperative complications.
Main Methods:
- Prospective bacteriologic study of 43 patients with acute cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder bile and wall cultures using four methods, emphasizing anaerobic techniques.
- Analysis of correlations between bacterial isolates, patient age, temperature, gangrene, and septic complications.
Main Results:
- Bacterial cultures were positive in 72% of patients, with diverse species including anaerobes (23%).
- Bactibilia was present in all patients operated within 48 hours.
- Bactibilia correlated with older age, higher temperature, and gallbladder gangrene.
- Local wound sepsis strains matched gallbladder isolates.
- Appropriate antibiotic therapy reduced postoperative septic complications.
Conclusions:
- Bacteria are present early in acute cholecystitis and contribute to morbidity/mortality.
- Targeted antibiotic therapy is crucial for improving surgical outcomes.
- Bacteriologic analysis aids in understanding and managing acute cholecystitis.