Banwell P E, Hill A D, Menzies-Gow N, Darzi A
Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal, London, England.
Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1994 Jun;4(3):189-91.
We report three cases of emphysematous cholecystitis managed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The diagnosis was made by ultrasound in all cases. Two patients developed postoperative infections. There were no fatalities. The mean postoperative stay was 6 days. In experienced hands, laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in emphysematous cholecystitis is feasible with good results.