Research from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli Yields New Findings on Acute Cholecystitis (Updates on Antibiotic Regimens in Acute Cholecystitis).

A new report from researchers at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli in Rome, Italy, provides updates on antibiotic regimens in the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical disease that can range in severity, with a mortality rate of 10-20% when combined with bacteremia. The standard of care for acute cholecystitis is early laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but antibiotic therapy is also crucial in preventing surgical complications and limiting the systemic inflammatory response. The choice of antibiotic should consider factors such as the severity of the infection, the source of the infection, and drug resistance. Antibiotic stewardship is essential for the proper management of bile-related infections. [Extracted from the article]