Gall bladder perforation as a complication of typhoid fever

Ultrasonography and computerized tomography may demonstrate abdominal fluid but lack specificity to diagnose gall bladder perforation, which can be easily detected on hepatobiliary scanning. [...] surgeons must bear in mind the possibility of this complication while treating any pediatric patient pr...

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Published in:Saudi journal of gastroenterology 2008-10, Vol.14 (4), p.213-213
Main Authors: Pandey, Anand, Gangopadhyay, Ajay N, Kumar, Vijayendra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Fever
Gallbladder
Gallbladder diseases
Letters to the Editor
Postoperative period
Risk factors
Surgery
Typhoid fever
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Summary:Ultrasonography and computerized tomography may demonstrate abdominal fluid but lack specificity to diagnose gall bladder perforation, which can be easily detected on hepatobiliary scanning. [...] surgeons must bear in mind the possibility of this complication while treating any pediatric patient presenting with a history of prolonged fever and signs of peritonitis.
ISSN:1319-3767
1998-4049
DOI:10.4103/1319-3767.43282