Gallbladder Inflammation and Infection
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common way of removing a person’s gallbladder when inflammation or infection is present. Today, this surgery is considered fairly routine. If complications develop after laparoscopic surgery, medical malpractice may have occurred, and you may be entitled to money for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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Gallbladder Inflammation
Gallbladder inflammation, also known as cholecystitis, usually occurs when a gallstone becomes trapped in the cystic duct. The gallstone blocks the movement of bile out of the gallbladder. The gallbladder’s walls may thicken and the organ may fill with water.
Gallbladder inflammation can be acute or chronic. Acute and chronic gallbladder inflammation is almost always caused by a gallstone. Patients who experience acute gallbladder inflammation typically have significant abdominal pain that lasts for more than a few hours, nausea and fever and patients with chronic gallbladder inflammation experience episodes of pain known as biliary colic. These episodes damage the gallbladder. The organ’s walls can become thick while the organ becomes scarred and small.
An ultrasound can diagnose gallbladder inflammation and may be able to diagnose the exact location of the gallstone. The recommended treatment is usually laparoscopic surgery to remove the gallbladder.
Gallbladder Infection
Most gallbladder infections happen when a gallstone develops and is in a position to block the proper flow of bile out of the gallbladder. The stored-up bile often leads to a gallbladder infection. Patients who are suffering from a gallbladder infection may experience significant pain and a fever. If bacteria enters the bloodstream, serious infections can also occur in other parts of the body.
Treatment of Gallbladder Inflammation and Gallbladder Infections
The recommended treatment for gallbladder inflammation and gallbladder infection is often laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery, if performed correctly, can alleviate the problem with minimal recovery time. However, if a complication develops during or after surgery, the patient may once again be in significant pain and face a risk to his or her life. Laparoscopic surgery complications often occur because of a healthcare provider’s negligence.
A common mistake made during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery is damage to the common bile duct, causing the duct to narrow and leading to permanent pain or digestive problems. If you had a gallbladder operation and suffered this surgical complication, you should consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.
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