Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis due to Viral Hepatitis A
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Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis due to Viral Hepatitis A
Inflammation of the gallbladder without evidence of calculi is known as acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC). AAC is frequently associated with gangrene, perforation, and empyema. Due to these associated complications, AAC can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. Medical or surgical treatments can be chosen according to the general condition of the patient, underlying disease and ag...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2090-6625,2090-6633
DOI: 10.1155/2013/407182