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[Hydrops of the gallbladder]

A Scheidegger, R Preisig, H Stirnemann

    Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Gallbladder hydrops, caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, results in "white bile." This viscous fluid accumulates due to inflammation and altered reabsorption, increasing gallbladder pressure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Hepatobiliary Surgery

    Context:

    • Cholecystectomies performed between 1971 and 1978 revealed gallbladder hydrops in 40 out of 739 cases.
    • Gallbladder hydrops was consistently associated with gallstones obstructing the gallbladder neck or cystic duct.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the characteristics of gallbladder hydrops and its associated fluid.
    • To understand the underlying mechanisms contributing to gallbladder hydrops.

    Summary:

    • The study examined 40 cases of gallbladder hydrops, finding that gallstones were the primary cause.
    • In 78% of examined cases, the gallbladder contained viscous, clear "white bile," which was typically sterile.
    • Elevated gallbladder pressure (average 61.5 cm saline) and isotonic osmolality were observed, with significantly reduced levels of bilirubin, bile salts, cholesterol, phospholipids, and proteins.

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    Impact:

    • Suggests that mucosal inflammation and subsequent disturbances in reabsorption and mucous secretion lead to increased intraluminal pressure in gallbladder hydrops.
    • Provides insights into the pathophysiology of gallbladder hydrops, aiding in diagnosis and management strategies.