Case Report: Cholecystocutaneous Fistula
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Fereshte Kamani * , Mahmoud Hosseinzadeh Maleki  |
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Background: Perforation of gall bladder is one of the complications of acute cholecystitis, which is of relatively high prevalence. It has been rarely reported as Cholecystocutaneous fistula. This paper presents a case of Cholecystocutaneous fistula referring to Taleqani Hospital in 2002. Case Report: The patient was a 48-year-old diabetic man, complaining of white discharge and swelling in right upper quadrant of abdomen, not responding to antibiotic therapy. The patient underwent cholecystectomy and fistula curettage. Conclusion: With respect to rare reports, in every patient with fistula in right upper quadrant and history of cholecystitis signs and symptoms, involvement of gall bladder should be considered |
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Keywords: Cholecystitis, Fistula, Perforation |
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General Received: 2008/11/1 | Published: 2005/04/15
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