Long Term Outcomes for Acute Cholecystitis Initially Managed with Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Tube: Is There Room for Improvement?
Abstract
Objective: High operative risk patients diagnosed with acute cholecystitis can be managed with a percutaneous cholecystostomy tube (PCT). This retrospective cohort study seeks to describe the baseline characteristics of... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Linda T. Qu (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Anai Kothari (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Ann Hwalek (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Sarah Brownlee (Loyola Stritch School of Medicine)
- Paul C. Kuo (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Fred Luchette (Loyola University Medical Center)
Topic Areas
General Surgery , Trauma / Critical Care
Session
QS-TCC/CT » Quick-Shot Presentations: Trauma/Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery/Cardiothoracic Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Dearth Tower Conf 2)