Fulminant Emphysematous Hepatitis – A Rare Cause of Septic Shock
Emphysematous hepatitis is a rare entity characterized by the replacement of hepatic parenchyma by gas, leading to acute liver failure. Often it occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus, liver disease or a recent history of abdominal surgery. We present a case of emphysematous hepatitis in a 74-yea...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2020-03-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1539 |