An ultrasound scan is one of the main tests doctors use to diagnose cholecystitis. On a scan, clinicians may be able to spot the presence of gallstones, which can cause this condition. Cholecystitis ...

Acalculous cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder that does not occur due to gallstones. Acalculous cholecystitis can be life threatening and requires prompt medical care. It may occur as ...

The gallbladder is an important part of digestion. If you’re experiencing issues, they may affect your bowel movements and cause symptoms like constipation. Your gallbladder is an important organ that ...

Gallbladder polyps are locally raised mucosal growth in the gallbladder cavity, and the vast majority are asymptomatic 1. Gallbladder polyps are usually divided into the neoplastic gallbladder polyps ...

Acute cholecystitis (AC) poses significant clinical challenges and often requires prompt treatment 1. Traditional management strategies, such as percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) ...

Medication can dissolve gallstones but they work slowly, are effective only in selected cases and the stones often recur ...