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Chronic Cholecystitis: BSN208 - Group29
Chronic Cholecystitis: BSN208 - Group29
CHRONIC
CHOLECYSTITIS
Chronic cholecystitis
repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis
long-standing swelling and irritation of
the gallbladder.
thickening of the gallbladder walls.
Chronic cholecystitis
The gallbladder begins to shrink and
eventually loses the ability to perform its
function, which is:
concentrating
storing
and releasing bile.
Symptoms
Attacks of upper abdominal pain
nausea
vomiting
Exams and Tests
Tests that reveal gallstones or
inflammation in the gallbladder:
Abdominal CT scan
Abdominal ultrasound
Gallbladder scan (HIDA scan)
Oral cholecystogram
Treatment
Cholecystectomy
Open procedure