External Fistula: A Rare Complication of Acute Cholecystitis

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Abstract: Gall bladder perforation causing external fistula is extremely rare complication of acute cholecystitis. We present a very rare case of external fistula resulting from acute cholecystitis. A 37 year old male presented with pus discharge from right hypochondrial region which upon CECT abdomen was found to be external fistula communicating skin to gall bladder. Patient was treated conservatively till infection controlled than cholecystectomy was done later on. Patient was discharged in stable state. Keywords: Cholecystitis; Gall bladder perforation; External fistula; CECT abdomen

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Dr Meghraj Kundan, Dr Anju Kumari, Dr Ashish . , Dr Tarun Singh4, Dr Kumar Naren Chandra

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Dr Meghraj Kundan, Dr Anju Kumari, Dr Ashish . , Dr Tarun Singh4, Dr Kumar Naren Chandra (2016). External Fistula: A Rare Complication of Acute Cholecystitis. Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports, 4(3), 178-179. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-373857