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Aim: A gallstone is a stone formed within the gallbladder out of precipitated bile components. Risk factors for gallstones include a family history of gallstones, age, genetic and environmental factors, sedentary lifestyle, high-fat diet, obesity. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effects of the pandemic process on acute cholecystitis cases. Material and Method: Patients who applied to hospital between 1st January 2018 and 1st January 2022 and were diagnosed with Acute Cholecystitis were retrospectively screened. The demographic data as age and sex were recorded by dividing the patients into two groups, two years before and two years after the COVID-19 pandemic period. Results: The 2-year retrospective evaluation before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant increase was found in cases of acute cholecystitis after the pandemic (p<0.05). Conclusion: Sedentary lifestyle and obesity are important factors in the etiology of acute cholecystitis. The COVID-19 pandemic, an increase in the number of acute cholecystitis have been clearly demonstrated by this single center data.

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