The influence of the interval between percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage and cholecystectomy on perioperative outcomes: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) is recommended for acute cholecystitis patients at high risk for surgical treatment. However, there is no evidence about the best timing of surgery after PTGBD. Here, we retrospectively investigated the influence of the inter...

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Main Authors: Koichi Kimura, Eisuke Adachi, Sachie Omori, Ayako Toyohara, Takahiro Higashi, Kippei Ohgaki, Shuhei Ito, Shin-ichiro Maehara, Toshihiko Nakamura, Yoichi Ikeda, Yoshihiko Maehara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-021-01810-9