Massively distended, necrotic and hemorrhagic gallbladder in a long-term octreotide-treated patient with added everolimus

ConclusionNo conclusion can be drawn on the contribution of somatostatin analogs and immunosuppressant in the occurrence of severe cholecystitis. Prophylactic cholecystectomy is not indicated in patients with this medication.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research