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Covid complication: Gallbladder gangrene reported in 5 patients after recovery

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gallbladder without evidence of gallstones or cystic duct obstruction. The five patients have been diagnosed with "acalculous cholecystitis", the doctors confirmed through ultrasound and CT scan of the abdomen.

Initially, the five patients complained of fever, pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, and vomiting. Among the five patients, two of them had diabetes, and one suffered from heart disease.

Three patients took steroids to fight back Covid-19, Dr Arora informed. However, all 5 patients successfully underwent laparoscopic removal of necrotic perforated gall bladders.

He added that "acalculous cholecystitis" with the gangrenous gallbladder is a serious condition associated with high morbidity (up to 30 to 60%) and much

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