Emphysematous Cholecystitis in 24-Year-old Male Without Predisposing Factors
Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is a life threatening condition characterized by gangrene of the gallbladder due to an infection with gasforming organisms. It is more common in elderly men and has been associated with systemic disease, especially diabetes and vascular disease. Computed tomography...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6160/13300_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |