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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Acute emphysematous cholecystitis is caused by
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The correct answer is  Emphysematous cholecystitis It is thought to begin with acute cholecystitis (calculous or acalculous), followed by ischaemia or gangrene of GB wall and infection by gas producing organisms. Causative organisms of Emphysematous Cholecystitis Anaerobes : Clostridium welchi or Cl. Perfringens Aerobes : E.coli Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno : 1493