Percutaneous Cholecystostomy in Critically Ill Patients with a Cholecystitis: A Safe Option
Percutaneous Cholecystostomy in Critically Ill Patients with a Cholecystitis: A Safe Option
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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English
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Basel, Switzerland: S. Karger AG
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Background: Cholecystectomy is the standard procedure in patients with acute cholecystitis. However, some patients might not be able to undergo immediate surgery because of severe sepsis or underlying comorbid conditions. Percutaneous cholecystostomy is a minimally invasive radiological procedure under local anesthesia which seems to be an effectiv...
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Percutaneous Cholecystostomy in Critically Ill Patients with a Cholecystitis: A Safe Option
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TN_cdi_karger_primary_308460
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_karger_primary_308460
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0253-4886
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1421-9883
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10.1159/000308460
