| Acute acalculous cholecystitis following coronary artery bypass surgery. | |
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PMID: 15693387 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Significant gastrointestinal complications following cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are relatively infrequent but are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) may be a devastating complication if the diagnosis is missed or management delayed. AIM: We present two cases of AAC that followed coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. RESULTS: In one case a cholecystectomy was performed whereas percutaneous drainage was utilised in the second case. The application of these two different individualised treatment options lead to successful outcomes in both cases. CONCLUSION: Awareness with vigilance enables early diagnosis and treatment. The clinical state of the patient at the time of diagnosis ultimately determines the management strategy in the post cardiac surgery patient. |
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Authors:
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D G Healy; D Veerasingam; P R O'Connell; J Hurley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Irish journal of medical science Volume: 173 ISSN: 0021-1265 ISO Abbreviation: Ir J Med Sci Publication Date: 2004 Jul-Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-02-07 Completed Date: 2005-03-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806864 Medline TA: Ir J Med Sci Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 160-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. cardiothoracic@eircom.net |
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Adult Aged Angina, Unstable / diagnosis, surgery Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Cholecystitis, Acute / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy* Combined Modality Therapy Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*, methods Drainage / methods Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis, surgery* Postoperative Complications / diagnosis, therapy Risk Assessment Severity of Illness Index Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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