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The use of Percutaneous Tubes for Management of Acute Cholecystitis

Erik J Teicher, Paula A Ferrada

Keywords : Acalculous, Calculous, Cholecystectomy, Cholecystitis, Cholecystostomy, Gallbladder, Gallstones

Citation Information : Teicher EJ, Ferrada PA. The use of Percutaneous Tubes for Management of Acute Cholecystitis. Panam J Trauma Crit Care Emerg Surg 2022; 11 (3):145-150.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10030-1397

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 31-12-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) tubes have been used in the management of acute cholecystitis (AC) as an alternative to cholecystectomy for decades. We place the management of AC into a structure based on the Tokyo guidelines. We then generally review the PC tubes and their appropriateness in the treatment of AC. Finally, we provide an algorithm when approaching patients with AC. This is an important topic as it is one of the common problems encountered in acute care surgery. Standardization of the care we provide to these patients can only lead to improved outcomes.


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