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Emphysematous cholecystitis.

B Lallemand1, R De Keuleneer, F Maassarani

  • 1Department of General Surgery, CHR Val de Sambre, Sambreville, Belgium. lallemandbernard@hotmail.com

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|May 29, 2003
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Emphysematous cholecystitis, a rare gallbladder infection, is diagnosed by detecting gas on imaging. This severe condition is more common in elderly, diabetic patients and carries a high risk of complications.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare, severe variant of acute cholecystitis.
  • It involves infection by gas-producing microorganisms, leading to gas formation within the gallbladder.

Observation:

  • Diagnosis relies on imaging techniques like ultrasound or CT scans to visualize gas in the gallbladder wall or lumen.
  • This condition disproportionately affects elderly and diabetic individuals.

Findings:

  • Emphysematous cholecystitis presents a higher risk of gallbladder perforation and mortality compared to typical acute cholecystitis.
  • A case report details a 75-year-old male patient diagnosed with this condition.

Implications:

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  • Early diagnosis and prompt management are crucial for improving patient outcomes in emphysematous cholecystitis.
  • Understanding risk factors like age and diabetes is vital for clinical suspicion and timely intervention.