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Acute Cholecystitis

Acute inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall. It is characterized by the presence of ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and LEUKOCYTOSIS. Gallstone obstruction of the CYSTIC DUCT is present in approximately 90% of the cases.
Also Known As:
Cholecystitis, Acute
Networked: 2973 relevant articles (203 outcomes, 354 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Cholelithiasis
2. Cholecystitis
3. Critical Illness (Critically Ill)
4. Gallstones (Gallstone)
5. Pancreatitis

Experts

1. Takada, Tadahiro: 19 articles (03/2021 - 01/2006)
2. Yoshida, Masahiro: 16 articles (03/2021 - 01/2006)
3. Miura, Fumihiko: 15 articles (01/2018 - 01/2006)
4. Di Saverio, Salomone: 13 articles (06/2021 - 05/2009)
5. Ansaloni, Luca: 13 articles (01/2021 - 05/2009)
6. Catena, Fausto: 13 articles (01/2021 - 05/2009)
7. Kim, Myung-Hwan: 13 articles (01/2020 - 06/2006)
8. Lee, Sang Soo: 12 articles (03/2022 - 06/2006)
9. Mayumi, Toshihiko: 12 articles (01/2018 - 01/2007)
10. Coccolini, Federico: 11 articles (01/2020 - 05/2009)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Acute Cholecystitis:
1. Morphine (MS Contin)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
3. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA
4. C-Reactive ProteinIBA
5. lidofenin (HIDA)IBA
6. PiperacillinFDA LinkGeneric
7. Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link
8. Nicotinamide PhosphoribosyltransferaseIBA
9. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)FDA LinkGeneric
10. MetalsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Cholecystostomy
4. Stents
5. Length of Stay