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[Acute acalculous cholecystitis]

K Eriksen1, P Reinstrup

  • 1Anaestesiologisk afdeling, Amtssygehuset Sankt Elisabeth, København.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 30, 1994
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Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AC) is a severe gallbladder inflammation often linked to critical illness. Early diagnosis and intervention, such as cholecystectomy or cholecystotomy, significantly reduce AC

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Context:

  • Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AC) is a serious gallbladder inflammation.
  • Often occurs secondary to severe underlying conditions like major surgery, trauma, or mechanical ventilation.
  • Pathogenesis involves impaired gallbladder emptying, leading to inflammation.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the significance of AC as a complication in critically ill patients.
  • To outline diagnostic methods and treatment options for AC.
  • To emphasize the impact of early intervention on patient outcomes.

Summary:

  • AC presents with varied symptoms, often masked by severe illness; fever without a clear source can be the sole indicator.
  • Diagnosis is confirmed via imaging (ultrasound, CT, cholangiography) and laboratory tests.

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  • Standard treatment is cholecystectomy; percutaneous cholecystotomy offers an alternative for early-stage cases.

    • Impact:

    • Untreated AC has a high mortality rate (up to 85%).
    • Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including surgical or percutaneous procedures, drastically reduce mortality.
    • Recognizing AC is crucial for managing complex surgical and critically ill patients.