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[Surgical problems in acute acalculous cholecystitis]

J Manhal1, J Kuda, T Kural

  • 1Chirurgická klinika LF UK, Plzen.

Rozhledy V Chirurgii : Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Acalculous cholecystitis, inflammation of the gallbladder without stones, occurred in 11.2% of cases. Prolonged parenteral nutrition was a significant risk factor in these patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Context:

  • Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical diagnosis.
  • Acalculous cholecystitis presents diagnostic challenges, particularly in critically ill patients.
  • Prolonged parenteral nutrition is increasingly recognized as a risk factor.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of acute cholecystitis in the absence of gallstones.
  • To investigate the association between prolonged parenteral nutrition and acalculous cholecystitis.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods for acalculous cholecystitis in complex cases.

Summary:

  • A study at the Surgical Clinic in Plzen (1990-1993) operated on 125 cases of acute cholecystitis, with 14 (11.2%) being acalculous.
  • Of the 14 acalculous cases, 5 (28.6%) had a history of prolonged parenteral nutrition.

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  • Ultrasonography was identified as a useful diagnostic tool for acalculous cholecystitis in severe postoperative and posttraumatic patients.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the incidence of acalculous cholecystitis, emphasizing the role of parenteral nutrition.
    • Underscores the importance of considering acalculous cholecystitis in patients receiving prolonged nutritional support.
    • Recommends ultrasonography for improved diagnosis in challenging clinical scenarios.