title: Computed tomography of emphysematous cholecystitis.
abstract: Two patients with emphysematous cholecystitis confirmed by CT are described. The use of CT in this diagnosis is discussed in relation to the use of sonography and plain radiography. Computed tomography can make a specific diagnosis of emphysematous cholecystitis in a rapid fashion on an emergent basis.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000473:pathology; D005734:Gangrene; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D005740:Gases