Southern Medical Journal · 2004 · 32 citations · 10 references
MedicineInternal MedicineGastroenterologyHepatologyUltrasonographyBile SecretionBiliary InterventionsBiliary Tract DiseaseBiliary Tract DisordersFistula ManagementBiliary Fistula ManagementBiliary Tract UltrasoundBiliary UltrasonographyBroad-spectrum AntibioticsBroad-spectrum AntimicrobialsChronic CholecystitisEarly DiagnosisNarrow-spectrum Antibiotics
Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous fistula is rarely observed today because of the early diagnosis and management made possible by ultrasonography, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and effective surgical management of biliary tract disease. We present a case of spontaneous cholecystocutaneous fistula due to cholecystitis.
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