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Definition
Acute inflammation of the gallbladder, typically due to obstruction of the cystic duct.
Aetiology
Pathophysiology
What are the risk factors for developing gallstones?
Clinical Presentation
Investigations
Management
Timing of Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis
Early Cholecystectomy:
Delayed Cholecystectomy:
A cholecystectomy is generally avoided between 1 week and 6 weeks after the onset of acute cholecystitis due to the following reasons:
Complications