Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Acute cholecystitis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Step 1: Acute cholecystitis is treated with early laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Answer
Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Why not the others: 'Long-term oral ursodeoxycholic acid alone': it dissolves small stones slowly and does not treat acute inflammation. 'Emergency laparotomy for gallbladder bypass': this is not a standard procedure. 'Endoscopic haemostasis': it treats bleeding lesions, not inflamed gallbladders.
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