Empyema, Gallbladder: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Empyema, Gallbladder: eMedicine Gastroenterology
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Tags: Gastroenterology, Infection
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:59 pm By:
The most common cause of empyema of the gallbladder is unresolved calculous cholecystitis contaminated bile. http://bit.ly/chdHjF
Cholecystitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cholecystitis is defined as inflammation of the gallbladder that occurs most commonly because of an obstruction of the cystic duct from cholelithiasis. Ninety percent of cases involve stones in the cystic duct (ie, calculous cholecystitis), with ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 6:17 pm By:
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder typically as a result of an obstruction of the cystic duct. http://bit.ly/9cRT8z
Clostridial Cholecystitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Clostridial cholecystitis, more commonly known as emphysematous cholecystitis, is an insidious and rapidly progressive form of acute cholecystitis characterized by early gangrene, perforation of the gallbladder and high mortality. This condition is associated with much higher ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 6:14 pm By:
Clostridial cholecystitis is caused by infection of the gallbladder with gas-producing bacteria. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dqLWoy
Biliary Obstruction: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Disorders of the biliary tract affect a significant portion of the worldwide population, and the overwhelming majority of cases are attributable to cholelithiasis (gallstones). In the United States, 20% of persons older than 65 years have ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 6:03 pm By:
Biliary obstruction refers to the blockage of any duct carrying bile between the live, gallbladder, and small intestine.http://bit.ly/dhfMi7
Emphysematous Cholecystitis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Emphysematous cholecystitis is an acute infection of the gallbladder wall caused by gas-forming organisms. First described by Stoltz in 1901, it was thought to be a rare disorder. However, as a result of improved imaging techniques, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 5:56 pm By:
Emphysematous cholecystitis is an acute infection of the gallbladder wall caused by gas-forming organisms. Learn more. http://bit.ly/d7EdMU
Cholelithiasis: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gallstones are concretions that form in the biliary tract, usually in the gallbladder (see image below).{{mediatitle:175749_1}}{{media:175749_1}}{{mediacaption:175749_1}} Their development is insidious, and they may remain asymptomatic for decades. Migration of gallstones may lead to occlusion of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2010 at 8:37 pm By:
The incidence of and potential risk factors for gallstone disease in a general population sample are discussed at: http://bit.ly/97NvPU
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