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Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, 2019 BackgroundImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) represent a promising novel class of cancer therapy, but immune-mediated adverse events can complicate ICI treatment. Acute cholecystitis in patients receiving ICI therapy has not been characterized. We aimed
Cynthia Nguyen Tran +4 more
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Journal of British Surgery, 1979 Summary Two cases of haemobilia due to haemorrhagic cholecystitis are presented; only 28 other cases have been described. As there are so many more dramatic causes and treatment for haemobilia it is important for the surgeon to recognize that a common operation will suffice for this rare condition.
V R, Shah, J F, Clegg
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Emphysematous cholecystitis: Imaging findings in nine patients
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2011 Objective: Emphysematous cholecystitis is a severe form of acute cholecystitis and can be rapidly fatal. We present the imaging features of nine patients with proven emphysematous cholecystitis.
Abhijit Sunnapwar +3 more
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A case of recurrent acute cholecystitis caused by Actinomyces odontolyticus, rare actinomycosis
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022 Backgrounds Actinomyces species are gram-positive, obligate anaerobic rods and are rare causes of cholecystitis. Because Actinomyces species are anaerobic bacteria, it is difficult for Actinomyces to survive in bile apart from A. naeslundii.
Kento Furuya +5 more
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Mendelian randomization rules out the causal relationship between serum lipids and cholecystitis
BMC Medical Genomics, 2021 Background The relationship between serum lipids and cholecystitis is still under investigation. To examine the causal effect of serum lipids on cholecystitis using the Mendelian randomization method.
Hongqun Yang +9 more
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How to treat remnant cholecystitis after subtotal cholecystectomy: two case reports
Surgical Case Reports, 2021 Background Subtotal cholecystectomy in patients with severe acute cholecystitis is considered a “bailout” option when the safety of the bile duct cannot be guaranteed. However, subtotal cholecystectomy has a long-term risk of remnant cholecystitis.
Taisei Teshima +10 more
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Medicinski pregled, 2002 Introduction Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare gallbladder pathology characterized by gas accumulation in the gallbladder wall as a result of severe inflammation, mostly caused by bacteria known as Clostridium species. Case report This is a case report of a 59 year-old male diabetic, with typical anamnestic, clinical, ultrasonographic and ...
Dragos, Stojanović +5 more
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Prognostic value of preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for prediction of severe cholecystitis [PDF]
Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2018 Background: The predictive value of preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in patients with cholecystitis has not been established. The aim of this study was to investigate preoperative NLR in patients with cholecystitis and to identify a ...
Micić Dušan +4 more
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A 51-year-old female presenting with shock due to hemorrhagic cholecystitis
Radiology Case Reports, 2020 : Hemorrhagic cholecystitis is a rare cause of abdominal pain that can have dire consequences. We report a case of hemorrhagic cholecystitis in a 51-year-old female presenting as shock and abdominal pain. The patient was transported to the emergency room.
Max K.H. Yam, MBChB, FRCR +3 more
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COVID-19 associated spontaneous hemorrhagic cholecystitis
Radiology Case Reports, 2023 Hemorrhagic cholecystitis is a rare disorder associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The clinical presentation of hemorrhagic cholecystitis is non-specific and imaging findings can be difficult to accurately interpret without a high level ...
Rory L. Cochran, MD, PhD +3 more
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