2002
DOI: 10.1007/s00261-001-0054-3
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Emphysematous cholecystitis: sonographic findings

Abstract: Our series showed some characteristic US patterns of EC. A good understanding of its US findings and appropriate emergent management will reduce the serious morbidity and mortality rates caused by EC.

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“…Anaerobic organisms grow easily in gallbladder with vascular insufficiency of the wall and alkaline bile, as occurs in cholecystitis. The excessive distension of the gallbladder wall can result into a leakage of gas through the intact mucosa, with the gas spreading into the perimuscular layers and collecting under the serosa and into the peritoneal cavity [8]. Gangrenous cholecystitis is a life-threatening condition, which can require one-or two-step early surgical intervention [9].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Anaerobic organisms grow easily in gallbladder with vascular insufficiency of the wall and alkaline bile, as occurs in cholecystitis. The excessive distension of the gallbladder wall can result into a leakage of gas through the intact mucosa, with the gas spreading into the perimuscular layers and collecting under the serosa and into the peritoneal cavity [8]. Gangrenous cholecystitis is a life-threatening condition, which can require one-or two-step early surgical intervention [9].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Affected patients are usually middle-aged to elderly individuals (age between 50-70 years). Common risk factors include patients with diabetes mellitus and presence of gallstones [1,4]. Its pathogenesis is considered to be different from that of uncomplicated acute cholecystitis.…”
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“…Ultrasonography is considered to be the initial test of choice for the diagnosis of hepatobiliary pathology. The various ultrasound features of emphysematous cholecystitis depend on the amount and location of gas within the lumen or wall of the gallbladder [4,5]. One of its sonographic characteristic findings is described as the "effervescent gallbladder" with floating multiple echogenic foci in the lumen of the gallbladder like champagne bubbles [2].…”
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confidence: 99%
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