Importance Gallbladder disease affects approximately 20 million people in the US. Acute
cholecystitis is diagnosed in approximately 200 000 people in the US each year …

Background Gallstone disease affects up to 20% of the European population, and
cholelithiasis is the most common reason for hospitalization in gastroenterology. Methods …

Biliary lithiasis is an endemic condition in both Western and Eastern countries, in some
studies affecting 20% of the general population. In up to 20% of cases, gallbladder stones …

Acute cholecystitis is a common cause of right upper quadrant pain in patients presenting to
the emergency department. Ultrasound, computed tomography, HIDA scans, and magnetic …

Die Leitlinie zur Prävention, Diagnostik und Therapie von Gallensteinen aktualisiert die
Leitlinie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs-und …

The incidence of common bile duct injuries following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC)
remains three times higher than that following open surgery despite numerous attempts to …

Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a life-threatening emergency that commonly occurs as a
complication of gallstones. Severe right upper quadrant pain, abdominal guarding, fever …

Acute cholecystitis (AC), generally associated with the presence of gallstones, is a relatively
frequent disease that can lead to serious complications. For these reasons, AC warrants …

Aims: Lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) in ultrasonography-guided gallbladder
drainage (EUS-GBD) have become increasingly important for high-risk surgical patients. Our …

Gallstone-related disease comprises a spectrum of conditions resulting from biliary stone
formation, leading to obstruction and inflammatory complications. These can significantly …