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Assessing the necessity of routine control cholecystography for improved clinical outcomes in patients with acute cholecystitis following percutaneous cholecystostomy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: This study evaluated whether routine control cholecystography is necessary after percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) to improve patient care and optimize resource utilization. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 202 out of 248 patients treated with PC for AC between 2011 and 2022, excluding cases with malignancy, biliary strictures, insufficient follow-up (

Source: Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal

DOI: 10.17826/cumj.1551514

Authors: Mustafa Mazıcan, İsmail Karluka, İlker Murat Arer

Institution: Başkent University

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Baskent Üniversitesi