Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. The most common cause of acute cholecystitis is gallstones (calculous cholecystitis) blocking the duct that drains the gallbladder (cystic duct) ...

(HealthDay)—For patients with noncholecystitis (NC) gallbladder disease who are poor surgical candidates, endoscopic ultrasound‑guided transluminal gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) appears to be safe ...

The procedure uses radioactive “tracers” injected into your bloodstream that are viewed under specialized imaging equipment. In the case of detecting birth defects, the scan is performed early in life ...

This procedure can be used for acute cholecystitis when surgery is not an option because it works well and there are no serious concerns about its safety in this condition. Acute cholecystitis is ...

The ultrasound modality has advanced dramatically in India over time, becoming an essential component of healthcare delivery. The non-invasive, radiation-free technology used in cardiology, obstetrics ...

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 16 : A specialized medical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital has successfully performed the first procedure of its kind in Kuwait to treat acute cholecystitis without open surgery. The ...