Preoperative Prediction Model for Conversion of Laparoscopic to Open Cholecystectomy in Patient With Acute Cholecystitis: Based on Clinical, Laboratory, and CT Parameters

ConclusionsPericholecystic fluid collection was the only CT parameter with clinical parameters of age older than 60 years and male in prediction for conversion in acute cholecystitis. The preoperative prediction model using these 3 parameters can be adapted easily in clinical practice with a good discrimination.
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Abdominal Imaging Source Type: research