Gallbladder disease in pregnancy

Am Fam Physician. 1985 Jul;32(1):147-51.

Abstract

Cholecystitis should be considered in the evaluation of any pregnant woman with abdominal complaints. Acute cholecystitis can mimic many other intra-abdominal problems, both obstetric and nonobstetric. Most patients respond to conservative management, with minimal increase in maternal or fetal morbidity and mortality. A few will not respond to therapy or will have severe complications requiring more aggressive management, including surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Cholecystitis / diagnosis*
  • Cholecystitis / surgery
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis