Chronic Cholecystitis
Alternate Names : Cholecystitis - Chronic
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Chronic Cholecystitis Treatment
Surgery is the usual treatment. Cholecystectomy (surgical removal of the gallbladder) can be performed as an open or laparoscopic procedure. The open procedure requires a large incision, while laparoscopic surgery requires a cluster of small incisions for the insertion of instruments including a small camera.
For patients who are poor candidates for surgery because of other diseases or conditions, methods to dissolve gallstones may be of use. The symptoms of chronic indigestion can be managed by low-fat diets and weight reduction. Acid-suppressing and anticholinergic medications may also be helpful, as may antacids.
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