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Introduction. Acute cholecystitis is one of the most common reasons of acute abdominal pain for older patients to present to the emergency department (ED).
Arda Demirkan+4 more
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Acute emphysematous cholecystitis
Abstract Three cases of acute emphysematous cholecystitis are described and the literature reviewed. After considering clinical and radiological features, it is suggested that occlusion of the cystic artery may be the cause of this condition.
Russell Strong, Roy E. May
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Abstract Introduction Bile leakage is one of the complications after hepatobiliary surgery, causing intra‐abdominal infections, and is sometimes difficult to treat. The purpose of our study was to investigate the factors related to severity and to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic treatment.
Kota Shimojo+22 more
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ABSTRACT Background Covered self‐expandable metal stents (SEMS) are the standard for managing unresectable distal malignant biliary obstruction (DMBO), as they prolong the time to recurrent biliary obstruction (TRBO). However, fully covered SEMS (FCSEMS) increases the risk of cholecystitis and pancreatitis.
Kengo Matsumoto+10 more
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Summary Introduction Alcohol‐related liver disease is recognised as a major cause of liver‐related morbidity and mortality. Our aim was to report the prevalence of, and outcomes from, alcohol‐related liver disease after admission to ICUs in Scotland. Methods We performed a secondary data analysis using linked Scottish national databases of all adult ...
Alaina Shariff+4 more
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RISK OF CONVERSION OF OPERATIONAL INTERVENTION IN ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS, COMPLICATED BY PERITONITIS
Calculous acute cholecystitis, in emergency abdominal surgery, is ranked second after acute appendicitis. A scientific study was undertaken regarding the effectiveness and the priorities of the active involvement tactics in the treatment of these ...
Boris Zaporozhchenko+4 more
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Chronic Cholecystitis with Synchronized Candida Infection – A Rare Case from Rural India
Background. Candida infection may cause acute, necrotizing or suppurative cholecystitis. Acute cholecystitis with Candida infection has been reported in patients with malignancies.
Dayal S.
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Acute acalculous cholecystitis in systemic lupus erythematosus: a rare initial manifestation
Acute acalculous cholecystitis is a very rare gastrointestinal manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus and becomes rarer as an initial manifestation. There are only two cases reported.
Valdano Manuel+3 more
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Novel Use of Bland Trans‐Arterial Embolization for Hepatoblastoma: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Background Hepatoblastoma is an embryonal tumor originating from hepatocyte precursors. Surgical resection is the primary treatment. Unresectable cases are treated with chemotherapy combined with liver transplantation. Patients with suboptimal chemotherapy response face limited therapeutic choices.
Dan Pham+11 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Acute and Chronic Cholecystectomy
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been performed for the management of hepatobiliary diseases. Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) was contraindication for acute cholecystitis (AC).
AA Darzi,+6 more
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