Case Description
The topic and knowledge domain associated with this case is the management of acute cholecystitis including technical considerations during surgical management
Accreditation Statement
This event is an Accredited Self-Assessment Activity (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Canadian Association of General Surgeons.
Credit Info
0.5 learning hours
1.5 Section 3 MOC Credits
1.5 Section 3 MOC Credits
Learning Objectives
By the end of this case, you should be able to:
- Describe the principles for management of acute cholecystitis
- List the components of the Critical View of Safety
- Recognize options for dealing with unexpected operative findings
- Describe the procedure and criteria for an intraoperative cholangiogram
Case Author
Ting Li, MD, MEd, FRCSC
Case Audience
- General Surgeons
- General Surgery Residents and Fellows
Case Reviewer
Debbie Woo MDCM, FRCSC
Virtual Patient Case Developers
- David Fleiszer MDCM
- Nancy Posel PhD
Disclaimer
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