Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage versus Percutaneous Gallbladder Drainage for Acute Cholecystitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

<b>Background:</b> Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PT-GBD) has been the treatment of choice for acute cholecystitis patients who are not suitable for surgery. The effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) as an alternative to PT-GBD is n...

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Main Authors: Umesha Boregowda, Millie Chen, Shreyas Saligram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/4/657