Surgery: How is tx of acute calculous cholecystitis?

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How is tx of acute calculous cholecystitis?

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NPO.
 IV fluids.
 IV antibiotic.
 IV analgesia.
 Cholecystectomy within 24 to 48 hours.
 Often done laparoscopically. 
If inflammation prevents adequate visualization of important structures, convert to open cholecystectomy

Surgery

How is tx of acute calculous cholecystitis?

NPO. IV fluids. IV antibiotic. IV analgesia. Cholecystectomy within 24 to 48 hours. Often done laparoscopically. If inflammation prevents adequate visualization of important structures, convert to open cholecystectomy

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