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- Acute emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare form of acute cholecystitis, occurring in about 1% of cases, marked by gas presence in the gallbladder or surrounding areas.
- It is linked to underlying conditions like arteriosclerosis, embolic events, and diabetes mellitus.
- Common bacteria associated with this condition include Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, along with other bacteria like Proteus vulgaris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Article Abstract
Acute emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare entity (1% of acute cholecystitis) characterized by the presence of gas in the gallbladder lumen, gallbladder wall or even in the bile duct (pneumobilia). It is associated with arteriosclerosis, embolic events, and diabetes mellitus and as in other similar pathologies such as emphysematous gastritis or emphysematous pancreatitis the most frequently isolated microorganisms are Streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, although others such as Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Clostridium perfringens and Klebsiella pneumoniae have also been found.
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