Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis after Laparoscopic Appendicectomy that Responded to Conservative Management
- Author:
Chee-Kin Hui
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
acalculous cholecystitis;
acute disease;
appendicitis;
gut;
laparoscopic surgery;
appendicitis;
disease management
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2011;18(1):76-78
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Inflammation of the gallbladder without evidence of calculi is known as acute acalculous
cholecystitis (AAC). AAC is frequently associated with a poor prognosis and a high mortality rate.
Thus, early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention has been recommended to improve the
outcome of AAC. Herein, I present a case report of AAC complicating laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Unlike previous studies that have reported the need for urgent intervention in patients with AAC, in
this study, our patient responded to conservative management. Therefore, the management of AAC
after laparoscopic appendicectomy should be individualised.
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