European Journal of Pediatric Surgery · 1992 · 19 citations · 0 references
MedicineInfectious DiseasesPediatricsGastroenterologyPediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Infectious DiseasesBacterial InfectionsBiliary Tract DiseaseBiliary Tract DisordersGastrointestinal InfectionsAcalculous Cholecystitis CareCeftriaxone TherapyEnteric FeverPeritonitis TreatmentPositive Clinical SignsSalmonella EnteritisSalmonella Infections
A rare case of acute acalculous cholecystitis caused by Salmonella typhi in a 6-year-old child is presented. The clinical signs were fulminant, with diffuse peritonitis being suspected. Cholecystostomy and i.v. ceftriaxone proved efficacious and the girl was discharged in less than two weeks. The appropriate literature is reviewed.