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Acute non-calculous cholecystitis in burns.

I Alawneh

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Seven burned patients developed acute cholecystitis, a gallbladder inflammation, within days of injury. Traumatic and septic shock leading to biliary stasis is the suggested cause, with cholecystectomy performed in all cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Surgical outcomes
    • Burn injury complications

    Background:

    • Acute cholecystitis is a known complication in critically ill patients.
    • Burn injuries represent a significant physiological stressor.
    • The specific incidence and etiology of cholecystitis post-burn require further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the occurrence of acute cholecystitis in patients following severe burn injuries.
    • To identify clinical characteristics and outcomes of post-burn cholecystitis.
    • To explore potential etiological factors contributing to this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series analysis of seven burned patients.
    • Clinical data review including demographics, injury details, and treatment.
    • Surgical intervention (cholecystectomy) and outcomes assessment.

    Main Results:

    • Seven patients developed acute cholecystitis 10-37 days post-burn.
    • Jaundice was present in 5 of the 7 patients.
    • All patients underwent cholecystectomy, with one mortality.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-burn acute cholecystitis is a serious complication.
    • Traumatic and septic shock leading to biliary stasis is a hypothesized cause.
    • Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for management.

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