Post-traumatic Acalculous Cholecystitis; a Case Report

Author(s):

Majid Shojaee , Setareh Asgarzadeh , Anita Sabzghabaei

Abstract:
Acalculous cholecystitis, is a rare disease with a high morbidity and mortality, which is developed due to various reasons, including trauma and burn. Its diagnosis is based on clinical suspicion and physical examination. Ultrasonography and computed tomography scan can help in this regard. This report presents a case of post-traumatic acalculous cholecystitis in a 75-year-old patient expressing its method of diagnosis, treatment and outcome.
Keywords:

Acalculous cholecystitis , cholecystitis , acute , multiple trauma

Language:
Persian
Published:
Iranian Journal of Emergency medicine, Volume:2 Issue: 3, 2015
Pages:
139 to 142
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