Current status and therapeutic strategy of acute acalculous cholecystitis: Japanese nationwide survey in the era of the Tokyo guidelines

ConclusionsThe proportions of severity grade and mortality of acute acalculous cholecystitis were found to be similar to those of acute cholecystitis, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy is recommended as an effective treatment option. (UMIN000047631).

Source: Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences - December 28, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Takanori Morikawa, Masanori Akada, Kenji Shimizu, Yasunori Nishida, Junko Izai, Hiroki Kajioka, Takayuki Miura, Masaharu Ishida, Michiaki Unno Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research