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

Overview

Acute cholecystitis may be classified according to causes into two major subtypes: Acute calculous cholecystitis and acute acalculous cholecystitis.

Classification

• Acute cholecystitis may be classified according to causes into two major subtypes:
  • Acute calculous cholecystitis
    • Acute calculous cholecystitis is caused by gallstones or biliary sludge.
  • Acute acalculous cholecystitis
    • Acute acalculous cholecystitis is caused by the gallbladder stasis.