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Emphysematous cholecystitis successfully treated by laparoscopic surgery.
Hideki Katagiri1, Yasuo Yoshinaga2, Yukihiro Kanda2
1Department of Surgery, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center (Noguchi Hideyo Memorial International Hospital), Chiba, Japan x62h20k38@yahoo.co.jp.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 31, 2014
Summary
Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC), a rare gallbladder infection, typically requires surgery. This case demonstrates that laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective treatment option for EC.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is a rare, severe form of acute cholecystitis.
- It involves gas-forming bacterial infection of the gallbladder wall, leading to high mortality rates (up to 25%).
- Traditional management involves emergency surgical intervention, often open cholecystectomy.
Observation:
- This report details a case of emphysematous cholecystitis.
- The patient underwent successful treatment via laparoscopic surgery.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed for emphysematous cholecystitis.
- The procedure was deemed safe and effective for managing this condition.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy represents a viable alternative to open surgery for EC.
- This minimally invasive approach may improve patient outcomes in selected cases.
- Further research into laparoscopic techniques for EC is warranted.
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