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Preethika Murugesan1,2, Sundeep Selvamuthukumaran2,3, B V Sreedevi2
1Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, IND.
Cureus
|December 24, 2025
Summary
Gallbladder empyema is a severe complication of acute cholecystitis. Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment, like subtotal cholecystectomy, are crucial to prevent life-threatening outcomes such as sepsis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Gallbladder empyema is a severe complication of acute cholecystitis.
- It can lead to gallbladder perforation, biliary peritonitis, sepsis, and increased mortality, especially in vulnerable patients.
- Prompt management is essential to prevent severe consequences.
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