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Emphysematous Cholecystitis

A variant of acute cholecystitis with inflammation of the GALLBLADDER that is characterized by the pockets of gas in the gallbladder wall. It is due to secondary infection caused by gas-forming organisms, and has a high risk of perforation.
Also Known As:
Cholecystitis, Emphysematous
Networked: 38 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Critical Illness (Critically Ill)
2. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepatoma)
3. Pancreatitis
4. Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis
5. Gallstones (Gallstone)

Experts

1. Abu Amr, Ahmad: 1 article (08/2020)
2. Al-Tarakji, Mohannad: 1 article (08/2020)
3. Muhammad Ali, Syed: 1 article (08/2020)
4. Razzaq, Sania: 1 article (08/2020)
5. Shahid, Fakhar: 1 article (08/2020)
6. Bajaj, Divyansh: 1 article (04/2020)
7. Campbell, Cassidy: 1 article (04/2020)
8. Choudhary, Gagandeep: 1 article (04/2020)
9. Cooper, Edward A: 1 article (04/2020)
10. Gandhi, Darshan: 1 article (04/2020)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Emphysematous Cholecystitis:
1. Dental Porcelain (Porcelain)IBA
2. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
3. Insulin (Novolin)FDA Link
4. BariumIBA
5. Meropenem (Merrem)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Imipenem Drug Combination Cilastatin (Primaxin)FDA Link
7. Sunitinib (Sutent)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Cholecystostomy
2. Conservative Treatment
3. Cholecystectomy
4. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
5. Laparotomy