Cholecystectomy reduced major complications vs catheter drainage in high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis.

Authors

Joseph F. Rappold, Maine Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-19-2019

Institution/Department

Surgery; Trauma & Acute Care Surgery

Journal Title

ACP Journal Club

MeSH Headings

Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; Cholecystitis Risk Factors; Drainage Methods; Cholecystitis Surgery; Catheterization Methods; Acute Disease Surgery; Acute Disease Risk Factors; Morbidity; Cholecystitis Mortality; Surgeons; Radiologists; Comorbidity; Health Facility Costs; Patient Care

Abstract

Source Citation: Loozen CS, van Santvoort HC, van Duijvendijk P, et al. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus percutaneous catheter drainage for acute cholecystitis in high risk patients (CHOCOLATE): multicentre randomised clinical trial. BMJ. 2018;363:k3965. 30297544 Clinical Impact Ratings: Hospitalists: Gastroenterology:

First Page

JC22

Recommended Citation

Rappold, Joseph F., "Cholecystectomy reduced major complications vs catheter drainage in high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis." (2019). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 992.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/992