AI Article Synopsis
- Cholecystocutaneous fistula is a serious complication that can occur from untreated acute cholecystitis, resulting in a hole between the gallbladder and the skin.
- The article discusses a rare case of cholecystoparietal fistula, which presented as an epigastric abscess.
- Modern imaging techniques, including fistulography, facilitate quicker diagnosis, and surgery is the recommended treatment option.
Article Abstract
Cholecystocutaneous fistula, the ultimate complication of abscessed or overlooked acute cholecystitis, is due to perforation of the gallbladder in the abdominal wall. The authors report an unusual case of cholecystoparietal fistula revealed by an epigastric abscess. Fistulography and modern imaging tools make the diagnosis easier. Surgery is the best available treatment.
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Article Synopsis
- Cholecystocutaneous fistula is a serious complication that can occur from untreated acute cholecystitis, resulting in a hole between the gallbladder and the skin.
- The article discusses a rare case of cholecystoparietal fistula, which presented as an epigastric abscess.
- Modern imaging techniques, including fistulography, facilitate quicker diagnosis, and surgery is the recommended treatment option.
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