Percutaneous Cholecystostomy is an Effective Definitive Treatment Option for Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis

Conclusion:
Percutaneous cholecystostomy is successful as a definitive treatment option in the majority of patients with acute acalculous cholecystitis. It is associated with a low rate of mortality and subsequent cholecystectomy.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 26, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Kirkegard, J., Horn, T., Christensen, S. D., Larsen, L. P., Knudsen, A. R., Mortensen, F. V. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research