Subtotal cholecystectomy: An operative option for Salmonellae typhi gangrenous cholecystitis

Abstract

Abstract Typhoid gangrenous cholecystitis is uncommon and can be managed by subtotal cholecystectomy with nonclosure of the cystic duct if that is required for patient safety.

Keywords

• gangrenous cholecystitis
• paediatric surgery
• subtotal cholecystectomy
• typhoid fever