Emphysematous Cholecystitis [emfyzematózní cholecystitida]

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Terms

Cholecystitis, Emphysematous

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Definition

A variant of acute cholecystitis with inflammation of the GALLBLADDER that is characterized by the pockets of gas in the gallbladder wall. It is due to secondary infection caused by gas-forming organisms, and has a high risk of perforation.

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D041882 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0439585
Previous indexing
Cholecystitis (1965-2003)
History note
2004
Public note
2004