The diagnosis of AAC can be challenging and relies on accurate history, physical examination, laboratory, and imaging (1).
Early diagnosis improves outcomes (4).
Right upper quadrant pa...
Early treatment is essential for patients with AAC due to the risk of gangrene and perforation (4).
Early empiric antibiotic therapy should be initiated to cover gram-negative bacte...
Acalculous cholecystitis is associated with several complications and a high mortality rate.
If treatment is delayed, mortality rates may be as high as 75%.
Gallbladder gangrene de...
Acute acalculous cholecystitis is a progressive inflammatory disease of the gallbladder presenting mostly in hospitalized patients. It has a high morbidity and mortality if not address...
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