Utilization and Outcomes of Cholecystostomy and Cholecystectomy in Patients Admitted With Acute Cholecystitis: A Nationwide Analysis
Vibhor Wadhwa, Premal Trivedi, Mina S. Makary, David Strain, Osman Ahmed, Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick, Resmi A. Charalel
Abstract
Use of percutaneous cholecystostomy is increasing among patients admitted with acute cholecystitis. After adjustment for baseline comorbidities, percutaneous cholecystostomy is associated with improved odds of survival compared with no intervention.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCholecystostomyCholecystectomyAcute cholecystitisCholecystitisGeneral surgerySurgeryGallbladderGallbladder and Bile Duct DisordersPediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and TreatmentsAppendicitis Diagnosis and Management