Acalculous cholecystitis
Facts
:
Acute inflammation of the gall bladder in the
absence of gallstones
History / PE
:
RUQ pain
Fever
Diagnosis
:
Abdominal U/S
HIDA scan
Complications
:
Emphysematous
cholecystitis
Associated With
:
Prolonged TPN, fasting
Extensive burns
Severe trauma
Mechanical ventilation
July 22nd 2010
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