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Emphysematous Cholecystitis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cholecystitis, Emphysematous

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RQ4C7F83-J

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