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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Main Authors: Asli Tanrivermis Sayit, Hediye Pinar Gunbey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-07-01
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