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Emphysematous Cholecystitis
A cholecystitis consisting of an inflammation of the gallbladder characterized by air-filled expansions in interstitial or subcutaneous tissues, where gallbladder wall necrosis causes gas formation in the lumen or wall.
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Overview
A cholecystitis consisting of an inflammation of the gallbladder characterized by air-filled expansions in interstitial or subcutaneous tissues, where gallbladder wall necrosis causes gas formation in the lumen or wall.
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