The CBD showed an overall trend towards a slight, but significant, dilatation after cholecystectomy. The common bile duct dilates significantly 3 months after cholecystectomy. Familiarity with these patterns prevents ultrasound misdiagnosis when examining patients within 6 months of cholecystectomy.

Spontaneous or non-traumatic gas gangrene is a rare condition. The present report refers to a previously healthy 57-y-old male who developed gas gangrene in the left lumbar region, left flank, left scapular, inguinal and suprapubic regions. Despite surgical, intensive care treatment, and antibiotic therapy, the patient died 32 h after the onset of the first symptoms.

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