Biliary Sepsis Due to Recurrent Acute Calculus Cholecystitis (ACC) in a High Surgical-Risk Elderly Patient: An Unexpected Complication

Biliary Sepsis Due to Recurrent Acute Calculus Cholecystitis (ACC) in a High Surgical-Risk Elderly Patient: An Unexpected Complication

Acute calculus cholecystitis (ACC) is increasing in frequency within an ageing population, in which biliary tract infection, including cholecystitis and cholangitis, is the second most common cause of sepsis, with higher morbidity and mortality rates. Patient’s critical conditions, such as septic sh...

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Main Authors: Giacomo Sermonesi, Alessia Rampini, Girolamo Convertini, Raffaele Bova, Nicola Zanini, Riccardo Bertelli, Carlo Vallicelli, Francesco Favi, Giacomo Stacchini, Enrico Faccani, Nicola Fabbri, Fausto Catena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
biliary sepsis
gallbladder
bile duct
acute care
critical care
multidisciplinary
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/12/1423

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