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The document summarizes acute cholecystitis, a condition caused by inflammation of the gallbladder. It discusses the etiology, or cause, as cystic duct blockage which prevents bile from draining from the gallbladder. Predisposing factors include being over age 40, female gender, hormonal changes, and family history. Precipitating factors are blockages, obesity, and diabetes. Treatment options are initially fasting and IV fluids, then surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) or alternative drainag

Author

Sherlyn Miranda Garces

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EN