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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of calculous cholecystitis (cholelithiasis) include female gender, increasing age, obesity, pregnancy, hormonal therapy in women, and sickle cell disease. Common risk factors in the development of acalculous cholecystitis include AIDS, diabetes mellitus, major surgery, burns, sepsis, and long term total parenteral nutrition use.

Risk Factors

Acalculous Cholecystitis

Calculous Cholecystitis (Cholelithiasis)

  • Female gender
  • Hormonal therapy in women
  • Increasing age
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Race: Scandinavians > African-Americans
  • Rapid weight loss
  • Sickle Cell Disease

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