Emergent Treatment of Acute Cholangitis and Acute Cholecystitis
Rakesh Navuluri, Matthew Hoyer, Murat Osman, Jonathan Fergus
Abstract
Acute pathology of the biliary tract including cholangitis and cholecystitis can lead to biliary sepsis if early decompression is not performed. This article provides an overview of the presenting signs and symptoms and role of interventional radiology in the management of patients with acute cholangitis or acute cholecystitis. It is especially important to understand the role of IR in the context of other treatment options including medical management, endoscopy, and surgery.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcute cholecystitisContext (archaeology)Biliary tractEndoscopyCholecystitisGeneral surgeryInterventional radiologyCholecystectomyIntensive care medicineGallbladderRadiologySurgeryPaleontologyBiologyGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsPancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research