Results from a blood test may indicate an infection or inflammation in the gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas, or even the liver. Imaging tests can help identify gallstones in your gallbladder.
Cholecystitis is the inflammation and irritation of your gallbladder—the pear-shaped, digestive organ that sits beneath the liver, on the right side of your abdomen. This condition is often a ...
It was thought that the acutely inflamed gall bladder had perforated, and, as soon as her condition permitted, she was transferred to the operating room. At operation the gall bladder was found to ...
A doctor may recommend an open cholecystectomy if your gallbladder is inflamed, infected, or scarred. This surgery may also happen if problems occur during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.