Acute Cholecystitis

This text coversall aspects of the current diagnosis and treatment of acute cholecystitis.Different diagnostic testsare discussed as wellas the preoperative evaluation needed to initiate treatment.Other sections include themanagement of acute cholecystitis in the critically ill and elderly patients,recent advances in operative strategies thathave further altered the treatment of acute cholecystitis, andthe utilization of routine intraoperative cholangiography and its relative merits. Primarily intended for general surgeons and residents training in general surgery, Acute Cholecystitis will also serve as a comprehensive reference material for other health care providers, including primary care providers, mid-level nurse practitioners, emergency room physicians and medical students.