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An Abdominal Mass

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Abstract

Background

A 93-year-old woman, with life-threatening comorbidities, was admitted to our hospital for fever, nausea, vomiting, and a large and tender abdominal mass. The CT scan showed a gallbladder empyema with a large stone inside.

Results

Having considered the age of the patient and the presence of life-threatening comorbidities, we decided to drain percutaneously the gallbladder under US guidance. After drainage, the patient showed immediate relief from pain and she made a fast and full recovery.

Conclusion

Percutaneous drainage of gallbladder empyema is an effective procedure and a good alternative for patients unfit to undergo surgery due to severe comorbidities.

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  1. St. Andrea Hospital, Department of Surgery, Sapienza University, Via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189, Rome, Italy

    Giuseppe R. Nigri, Paolo Aurello & Giovanni Ramacciato

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  1. Giuseppe R. Nigri
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Correspondence to Giuseppe R. Nigri.

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Nigri, G.R., Aurello, P. & Ramacciato, G. An Abdominal Mass. J Gastrointest Surg 15, 1902–1903 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-011-1501-2

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