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Chapter 40 - The Full Bird and Fumar de Cystica - an EM guide to the gallbladder

Always On EM - Mayo Clinic Emergency Medicine

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Navigating Surgical Consults in Gallbladder Emergencies

This chapter examines the critical decision-making processes faced by emergency department practitioners when dealing with gallbladder issues. It highlights the complexities involved in differentiating between gallstones and cholecystitis, emphasizing the implications of ultrasound findings, pain assessment, and potential complications such as bile duct obstruction.

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