| Literature DB >> 4045903 |
C Harland, J F Mayberry, P J Toghill.
Abstract
A series of 4 cases of free perforation of the gallbladder into the peritoneal cavity associated with peritonitis are reported. Two were diagnosed at laparotomy and 2 at post-mortem. The 3 patients who died were men who were either elderly or had serous concomitant diseases, including diabetes, atherosclerosis or alcoholism. The sole survivor was a fit young woman.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 4045903 PMCID: PMC1289892 DOI: 10.1177/014107688507800907
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J R Soc Med ISSN: 0141-0768 Impact factor: 5.344