Percutaneous Cholecystostomy is a Reasonable Alternative for the Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis in Critically Ill Patients: a Single Center Analysis

Background / objective. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe procedure and the treatment of choice for acute cholecystitis. As an alternative treatment option in critically ill patients percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is performed. Methods. Retrospective review of patients who had undergone PC f...

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Main Authors: Povilas Ignatavicius, Mindaugas Kiudelis, Inga Dekeryte, Deimante Mikuckyte, Jolita Sasnauskaite, Karina Lukasevic, Giedrius Barauskas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius University Press 2019-12-01
Series:Lietuvos Chirurgija
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Online Access:https://www.journals.vu.lt/lietuvos-chirurgija/article/view/16300