In:
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, SMC Media, , No. Vol 7 No 5 ( 2020-03-25)
Kurzfassung:
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-year-old man with no recognizable risk factors. Despite the early broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy and supportive care, the condition progressed to a fatal outcome, as seen in other case reports. Early recognition of this condition and rapid and aggressive management may improve patient outcomes.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
2284-2594
DOI:
10.12890/2020_001539
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
SMC Media
Publikationsdatum:
2020
ZDB Id:
3016175-7