Author/Editor		Omejc, Mirko; Mekicar, Jernej
Title		Akutno vnetje žolčnika
Translated title		Acute inflammation of the gallbaldder
Type		članek
Source		In: Jelenc F, editor. Zbornik simpozija Kirurgija žolčnika in žolčevodov; 2003 okt; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Klinični center, Klinični oddelek za abdominalno kirurgijo,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 75-80
Language		slo
Abstract		Acute cholecystitis is most often caused by gallstones. More than 80% of people with gallstones are asymptomatic. Acute cholecystitis develops in 1-3% of patients with symptomatic gallstones. Obstruction of the cystic duct causes an inflammatory process to start. If the Inflammation persists it may cause perforation or gangrene of the gallbladder. Diagnosis of acute cholecystitis is made on the basis of clinical features and is supported by results of ultrasound scanning. Treatment is predominantly surgical, although the timing of surgery is under debate.
Descriptors		CHOLECYSTITIS CHOLECYSTECTOMY ACUTE DISEASE