초록
Acute cholecystitis represents an acute inflammation of the gallbladder, caused in most instances by obstruction of the cystic duct, resulting in acute inflammation of the GB wall. Acute cholecystitis usually occurs with right upper quadrant pain and tenderness. This study was designed to evaluated of oriental medicine on acute cholecystitis. The patient who were suffering from acute cholecystitis was treated with herbal medicine such as Gagamsaenggan-tang. After using Gagamsaenggan-tang, we could find remarkable effect on clinical symtoms and lap findings and Abdominipelvic Ultrasonography study. According to results we suggest oriental medical treatment was effective for this patient with acute cholecystitis, but more extensive research is needed.