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.

Year introduced: 2004

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Tree Number(s): C06.130.564.263.500.500

MeSH Unique ID: D041882

Entry Terms:

• Cholecystitis, Emphysematous

Previous Indexing:

• Cholecystitis (1965-2003)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Digestive System Diseases
Biliary Tract Diseases
Gallbladder Diseases
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis, Acute
Emphysematous Cholecystitis