Imaging in Abdominal Surgery

Mirizzi Syndrome

KEY FACTS Terminology Partial or complete obstruction of common hepatic duct (CHD) due to gallstone impaction in cystic duct, infundibulum, or Hartmann pouch of gallbladder (GB) You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy…

Acalculous Cholecystitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Acute nongallstone-related necroinflammatory disease of gallbladder "Acute ischemic cholecystitis" You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Emphysematous Cholecystitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Rare form of acute cholecystitis caused by secondary infection with gas-forming organisms You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in…

Gallstones and Choledocholithiasis

KEY FACTS Terminology Gallstones: Concretions within biliary system [gallbladder (GB) and biliary ducts] Cholesterol stones (75-80%) Pigment stones (20-25%) – "Black" stones in sterile GB; small; common in cirrhosis and hemolytic states – "Brown" stones in infected bile (e.g., recurrent…

Recurrent Pyogenic Cholangitis

KEY FACTS Terminology Repeated bouts of cholangitis, intra- and extrahepatic biliary ductal dilatation, and biliary calculi, typically in inhabitants of or immigrants from Southeast Asia You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited…