Open AccessSubtotal cholecystectomy: An operative option for Salmonellae typhi gangrenous cholecystitis
Author(s) -
Akello Vivian Valin,
Bitamazire Denis,
Wandabwa Joel,
Ssebuufu Robinson
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3130
Subject(s) - medicine , typhoid fever , cholecystectomy , cholecystitis , cystic duct , general surgery , salmonella typhi , gallstones , surgery , gallbladder , pathology , biochemistry , chemistry , escherichia coli , gene
Typhoid gangrenous cholecystitis is uncommon and can be managed by subtotal cholecystectomy with nonclosure of the cystic duct if that is required for patient safety.