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What is the definition of Cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis is a term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ below the liver that collects and releases digestive fluid (bile) into the small intestine. Cholecystitis can occur when there is a buildup of bile in the gallbladder, the formation of gallstones that block the opening of the gallbladder, or the presence of tumors, hepatitis, or other serious illnesses. When the gallbladder gets blocked or inflamed, it can develop a bacterial infection. Cholecystitis can be acute or chronic.
What are the symptoms of Cholecystitis?
Symptoms of cholecystitis most often occur after eating, especially after a large meal or eating fatty foods. An attack of cholecystitis may last for two or three days. Symptoms of cholecystitis may include abdominal tenderness, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, light-colored bowel movements, abdominal bloating, severe pain in the center or upper right side of the abdomen, or pain that spreads to the right shoulder or back.
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What are the current treatments for Cholecystitis?
Treatment for cholecystitis may include fasting, antibiotics, pain medications, oral dissolution therapy to dissolve gallstones, placement of a drain to remove bile, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography to remove gallstones, or laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder. After surgery, a low-fat diet is usually prescribed.
Who are the top Cholecystitis Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Cholecystitis
Dr. Tuan C. Nguyen
General Surgery
Distinguished in Cholecystitis
Dr. Tuan C. Nguyen
General Surgery

Marietta Memorial Hospital

400 Matthew St, 
Marietta, OH 
 (1.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Vietnamese
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Tuan Nguyen is a General Surgeon in Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Nguyen and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Cholecystitis
Dr. Bradley D. Carman
General Surgery
Advanced in Cholecystitis
Dr. Bradley D. Carman
General Surgery

Marietta Memorial Hospital

401 Matthew St, 
Marietta, OH 
 (1.2 mi)
740-374-1400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Bradley Carman is a General Surgeon in Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Carman and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carman is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Cholecystitis
Dr. Emmanuel A. Agaba
General Surgery
Advanced in Cholecystitis
Dr. Emmanuel A. Agaba
General Surgery

Marietta Memorial Hospital

401 Matthew St, 
Marietta, OH 
 (1.2 mi)
740-374-1400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Emmanuel Agaba is a General Surgeon in Marietta, Ohio. Dr. Agaba and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholecystitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Agaba is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Cholecystitis Clinical Trials?
A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study in Parallel Groups to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of the Drug 4-MUST, Tablets, 128 mg, When Administered at Various Doses to Patients With Chronic Cholecystitis and Biliary Dyskinesia
A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study in Parallel Groups to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of the Drug 4-MUST, Tablets, 128 mg, When Administered at Various Doses to Patients With Chronic Cholecystitis and Biliary Dyskinesia
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: A study of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the drug 4-MUST at various doses compared to placebo in patients with chronic cholecystitis and biliary dyskinesia

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Efficacy of ETGBD Parallel Insertion With Fully Covered Self-expandable Metal Stent for Preventing Acute Cholecystitis in Patients With Low Cystic Duct Insertion
Efficacy of ETGBD Parallel Insertion With Fully Covered Self-expandable Metal Stent for Preventing Acute Cholecystitis in Patients With Low Cystic Duct Insertion
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about Efficacy of the ETGBD parallel insertion with fully covered self-expandable metal stent for preventing acute cholecystitis in patients with low cystic duct insertion. In this study, we hypothesized that endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage (ETGBD) with parallel insertion of a fully covered self-expanding metal stent(FCSEMS) through an end...

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