New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation

The researchers also found that ischaemic cholecystitis is more common in patients who are critically ill. This is because critically ill patients are often hypovolemic, meaning that they have low blood volume. This can lead to poor gallbladder perfusion, which can lead to inflammation.

These findings have important implications for the diagnosis and treatment of ischaemic cholecystitis. Because it is often difficult to diagnose, ischaemic cholecystitis can be misdiagnosed as another condition, such as sepsis or pancreatitis. This can lead to delays in treatment and poorer outcomes for patients.

The researchers also found that ischaemic cholecystitis is more likely to recur than obstructive cholecystitis. This means that patients with ischaemic cholecystitis are more likely to require surgery to remove their gallbladder.

Reference: New perspectives on treating gallbladder inflammation; eGastroenterology, DOI: 10.1136/egastro-2023-100004