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COLECISTITIS by Francisco Cervantes is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder, primarily caused by gallstones, and occurs in 5-20% of patients with cholelithiasis, more frequently in individuals over 40 years old. Symptoms include right upper quadrant pain, fever, nausea, and tenderness, with diagnosis relying on clinical signs and imaging findings. Treatment typically involves NPO status, IV fluids, pain management, antibiotics, and may require cholecystectomy as a definitive solution.
- Author
- Francisco Cervantes
- Language
- EN