Case report details cholecystoduodenal fistula and empyema in a 69-year-old male, highlighting surgical intervention.
We present a rare and complex case of a 69-year-old male, Mr. Mayakrishnan, diagnosed with a cholecystoduodenal fistula, empyema of the gallbladder, and multiple gallbladder perforations. The patient underwent an emergency laparotomy with open cholecystectomy, primary closure of the duodenal rent, and feeding jejunostomy. This report highlights the surgical approach and intraoperative findings in managing this uncommon yet life-threatening condition.
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