The CT appearances of gallbladder perforation

The CT appearances of gallbladder perforation

Perforation of the gallbladder is an uncommon complication of acute cholecystitis that is associated with relatively high mortality. Symptoms and clinical signs can be indistinguishable from those of uncomplicated acute cholecystitis, leading to delayed diagnosis. We reviewed the clinical and imagin...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of radiology 2007-11, Vol.80 (959), p.898-901
Hauptverfasser: MORRIS, B. S, BALPANDE, P. R, MORANI, A. C, CHAUDHARY, R. K, MAHESHWARI, M, RAUT, A. A
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Sprache:eng
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Cholecystitis, Acute - complications
Female
Gallbladder Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Gallbladder Diseases - etiology
Gallbladder Diseases - surgery
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Other diseases. Semiology
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:Perforation of the gallbladder is an uncommon complication of acute cholecystitis that is associated with relatively high mortality. Symptoms and clinical signs can be indistinguishable from those of uncomplicated acute cholecystitis, leading to delayed diagnosis. We reviewed the clinical and imaging findings in 17 patients with gallbladder perforation confirmed at surgery.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr/28510614