Cholecystitis

• What is cholecystitis?


  Inflammation of the gallbladder
• What normally causes cholecystitis?


  Gallstones
• What are some risk factors for cholecystitis?


  Gallstones

  Age

  Female

  Obesity

  Pregnancy
• How may someone present with cholecystitis?

  Persistent RUQ pain

  Fever

  Abdo pain

  Nausea

  Vomiting

  Anorexia
• What sign is positive for cholecystitis on examination?

  Murphy's
• What is the first line investigation for cholecystitis?


  Ultrasound
• What are some DDx for cholecystitis?


  Pancreatitis

  Peptic ulcers

  Appendicities
• How is cholecystitis managed conserviatively?


  Fluid resus

  Analgesia

  Antibiotics
• How is cholecystitis managed surgically?


  Lap chole