Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. One of the most common causes of gallbladder inflammation is cholelithiasis, also known as gallstones. The gallbladder is an organ in the digestive ...

April 30, 2010 (UPDATED May 25, 2010) — In patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis, several clinical and demographic factors increase the probability of acute cholecystitis, according to a study in ...

MOST authorities agree that cholelithiasis associated with diabetes mellitus has a more serious prognosis than cholelithiasis in the nondiabetic patient. The reason commonly stated to support this ...

More than 90% of cases of acute cholecystitis are associated with cholelithiasis (acute calculous cholecystitis). The key elements in pathogenesis seem to be an obstruction of the cystic duct in the ...

Cholecystitis is the sudden inflammation of your gallbladder. If this condition persists over time, such as for months, with repeated attacks, or if there are recurrent problems with gallbladder ...

Cholangitis and cholecystitis are two conditions that share some similarities but have different causes and symptoms. Cholangitis affects the bile ducts, while cholecystitis affects the gallbladder.

Acute hepatocellular injury is a commonly encountered phenomenon in patients with cholelithiasis and concomitant common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, in clinical practice, it seemed to occur also ...

Are you searching for effective medications to treat 'Gallstones'? This comprehensive guide provides the latest information on medications-both generic and branded-that are essential for 'managing and ...

Acute cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is an organ that sits below your liver and helps your body digest fat. Cholecystitis can become very severe and in most cases ...