Outcomes of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis
Outcomes of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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English
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Cham: Springer International Publishing
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Background
Acute cholecystitis (AC) is an important cause of emergency admissions among the elderly. The use of percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) as bridging therapy among high-risk patients is widely accepted. However, the use of PC as definitive treatment is controversial.
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To determine the characteristics, clinical outcomes and predi...
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Outcomes of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1868331650
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1868331650
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0364-2313
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1432-2323
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10.1007/s00268-016-3585-z
