Complicated Pregnancy : Unveiling the Dual Challenge of Acute Cholecystitis and Choledocholithiasis

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Gallstone-related complications during pregnancy, though relatively rare, present significant challenges necessitating careful clinical management. Among these complications, the simultaneous occurrence of acute cholecystitis and choledocholithiasis poses a unique dual challenge, especially considering the physiological changes and fetal considerations associated with pregnancy. This case report presents the management of a 27-year-old pregnant woman with acute cholecystitis and choledocholithiasis at 32 weeks of gestation. Diagnostic imaging, including magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), played crucial roles in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the patient. Conservative measures followed by interventional procedures successfully addressed gallstone-related complications while considering maternal and fetal well-being. Collaborative multidisciplinary care involving obstetricians, gastroenterologists, and other specialists was essential in navigating the case's complexity. The successful outcome highlights the importance of individualized management and multidisciplinary collaboration in optimizing maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant patients with complex gallstone diseases. This case underscores the necessity for continued research and shared clinical experiences to refine the approach to such intricate medical scenarios, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to pregnant individuals facing gallstone-related complications.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

Cureus - 16(2024), 3 vom: 24. März, Seite e55533

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dantkale, Ketki S [VerfasserIn]
Agrawal, Manjusha [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Acute cholecystitis
Case Reports
Choledocholithiasis
Intervention
Management
Multidisciplinary care
Pregnancy

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Date Revised 06.04.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7759/cureus.55533

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370661141