Post-traumatic Acalculous Cholecystitis; a Case Report
Journal Title: مجله طب اورژانس ایران - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
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.
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