Cholecystitis - A Tale of One Cholelith - The Most Comprehensive Review

Dive into a comprehensive 49-minute video lecture on cholecystitis, gallstones, and related biliary conditions. Explore the intricacies of abdominal pain, particularly in the right upper quadrant, and learn about key diagnostic signs like the Murphy sign. Understand the importance of abdominal ultrasound in diagnosis and delve into associated conditions such as biliary dyskinesia, biliary colic, choledocholithiasis, and ascending cholangitis. Examine the significance of biliary sludge, gall bladder wall thickening, and pericholecystic fluid. Investigate the anatomy and function of the cystic duct, common bile duct, sphincter of Oddi, and pancreatic duct. Analyze relevant laboratory tests including amylase, lipase, AST, ALT, and ALP to gain a thorough understanding of cholecystitis and its clinical implications.