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Emphysematous cholecystitis is a serious gallbladder infection caused by bacterial organisms. Clostridium or E. coli are the bacterial organisms that can produce gas in the walls of the gallbladder. This condition can be fatal and may require immediate surgery.
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∙ 13y agoCertain bacteria that produce gas infect the gallbladder, resulting in stretching of the gallbladder and disruption of its wall by gas
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What causes decompressed gallbladder?
Emphysema is a lung condition. There is nothing called "emphysema of the gallbladder".Perhaps you mean Emphysematous cholecystitis, called clostridial cholecystitis, which is an acute infection of the gallbladder wall. It is caused by Clostridium or Escherichia coli and is generally considered a surgical emergency.
What is emphysematous pyelonephritis?
Emphysematous pyelonephritis: acute infection associated with gas in and around the kidney. This type almost always occurs in persons with diabetes.
Proper word part division for the term cholecystitis?
cholecystitis
Is cholecystitis related to gallstones?
In about 95% of all cases of cholecystitis, the gallbladder contains gallstones
What is Cholecystitis calculosa?
Cholecystitis calculosa is the inflamation of the gallbladder when the cystic duct is blocked bt a gallstone.
How can cholecystitis be prevented?
Prevention of cholecystitis is probably best attempted by maintaining a reasonably ideal weight
How is cholecystitis broken down in word parts?
Cholecystitis is a medical term referring to inflammation of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis broken down by word part is cholecyst meaning gallbladder and itis meaning inflammation of.
What is pain in the gallbladder called?
Pain in the gallbladder may indicate gallstones, which can pass on their own, but surgical removal of the gallbladder may be required.
What may precede an attack of cholecystitis?
An acute attack of cholecystitis is often associated with the consumption of a large, high-fat meal.
What are the nursing interventions in cholecystitis?
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Which ethnic groups have a dramatically higher rate of cholecystitis?
Some ethnic groups such as Native Americans have a dramatically higher incidence of cholecystitis.
What is the icd9 code for acalculus cholecystitis?
Acalculus cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder in the absence of gallstones. The icd 9 code for acalculus choecystitis is 574.0.
