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Emphysematous Cholecystitis: Rare Scenario Revisited

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Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is a rare form of acute cholecystitis caused by gas-forming organisms. This entity is characterized radiologically by presence of air within the lumen or in the wall… Click to show full abstract

Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is a rare form of acute cholecystitis caused by gas-forming organisms. This entity is characterized radiologically by presence of air within the lumen or in the wall and carries a high morbidity and mortality. The following article pictorially exemplifies this uncommon presentation managed by laparoscopy.

Keywords: cholecystitis; cholecystitis rare; emphysematous cholecystitis; scenario revisited; rare scenario

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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