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Cholecystitis

Related Terms

  • Acalculous Cholecystitis
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Inflammation of the Gallbladder

Specialists

  • Gastroenterologist
  • General Surgeon

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Factors Influencing Duration

The duration of recovery is affected by the severity of the individual's symptoms, the presence of infection, or other complications, and whether surgery is required. If surgery is required, the method (laparoscopic or open) of surgery, presence of surgical complications, and the individual's ability to heal also will affect the duration of recovery. If surgery is not required, recovery may vary, depending on the individual's response to any prescribed medication (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs], antibiotics).

Duration Trends from Reference Data

DURATION TRENDS
 ICD-9-CM: 574.01, 575.0, 575.1, 575.11, 575.12  
CasesMeanMinMaxNo Lost TimeOver 6 Months
5694250940.1%0%
 
  
 
Percentile:5th25thMedian75th95th
Days:915213153
 
  
 

Differences may exist between the duration tables and the reference graphs. Duration tables provide expected recovery periods based on the type of work performed by the individual. The reference graphs reflect the actual experience of many individuals across the spectrum of physical conditions, in a variety of industries, and with varying levels of case management. Selected graphs combine multiple codes based on similar means and medians.

Medical Codes

ICD-9-CM:
574.01 - Calculus of Gallbladder with Acute Cholecystitis, with Obstruction
575.0 - Cholecystitis, Acute; Abscess of Gallbladder, without Mention of Calculus; Angiocholecystitis without Mention of Calculus, Empyema or Gangrene of Gallbladder without Mention of Calculus
575.1 - Cholecystitis, Other Chronic without Mention of Calculus
575.10 - Cholecystitis, Unspecified
575.11 - Chronic Cholecystitis
575.12 - Acute and Chronic Cholecystitis
575.2 - Obstruction of Gallbladder; Occlusion, Stenosis or Stricture of Cystic Duct or Gallbladder without Mention of Calculus
575.4 - Perforation of Gallbladder; Rupture of Cystic Duct or Gallbladder
575.8 - Disorders of Gallbladder, Other Specified; Adhesions, Atrophy (of), Cyst (of), Hypertrophy (of) or Ulcer (of) Cystic Duct Gallbladder; Biliary Dyskinesia

Complications

Complications in cholecystitis cases include perforation of the gallbladder; abscess formation in the gallbladder; development of an abnormal tube-like passage (fistula) from the gallbladder to the intestine, colon, or skin; gangrene (gangrenous cholecystitis); the presence of gas-forming organisms (e.g., Clostridium welchii or E. coli) within the wall or opening of the gallbladder, usually in diabetic or elderly individuals; pus in the gallbladder and abdominal cavity (empyema); inflammation of the bile ducts (cholangitis), liver (hepatitis), or pancreas (pancreatitis); intestinal obstruction (gallstone ileus); and cancer (neoplasm). Individuals treated without surgery are at higher risk for gallbladder perforation, which occurs in 10% of cases and has a 25% mortality rate (Gladden). Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy can include bleeding, pancreatitis, leakage from the duct stump, and major bile duct injury.

Source: Medical Disability Advisor






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