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The Ultrasound Journal
Published in: The Ultrasound Journal 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Meeting abstract

Emphysematous cholecystitis. Advantages of abdominal ultrasound in the ED

Authors: M Algaba-Montes, A Oviedo-García, D Nuñez-Hospital, J Lopez-Libano, JM Alvarez-Franco, N Diaz-Rodriguez, A Rodriguez-Lorenzo

Published in: The Ultrasound Journal | Special Issue 1/2014

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Emphysematous cholecystitis (EC) is an entity with high morbidity and mortality, and therefore require a diagnosis agile and dynamic, allowing appropriate management to avoid complications. The emergency ultrasound (US) allows a versatile and comprehensive management, improving the prognosis of this disease in the majority of cases. …
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Title
Emphysematous cholecystitis. Advantages of abdominal ultrasound in the ED
Authors
M Algaba-Montes
A Oviedo-García
D Nuñez-Hospital
J Lopez-Libano
JM Alvarez-Franco
N Diaz-Rodriguez
A Rodriguez-Lorenzo
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Ultrasound Journal / Issue Special Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 2524-8987
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2036-7902-6-S1-A7

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