Cholecystitis

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Endoscopic US-Guided Gallbladder Drainage Outcomes Similar for Cholecystitis

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A team of investigators sought to compare outcomes between laparoscopic cholecystectomy and ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage for the management of acute cholecystitis.

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage Preferred in Cholecystitis

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

The researchers recommend that [endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage] be used as one of the first-line approaches when treating this patient population and is preferably performed in centers with high expertise owing to the chances of rare but serious adverse events.

Evaluating Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreaticography for Bile Duct Stones

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Gastroenterology Advisor Contributing Writer

Study investigators concluded that although the optimum treatment course for common bile duct stones has not yet been determined, “ERCP for CBD stone clearance involves multiple interventions, prolonged treatment, causes post procedure morbidity and high treatment costs.

Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Outcomes of Infection From Biliary Source

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Zahra Masoud

The involvement of the biliary tract in bacteremia caused by Staphylococcus aureus may be more likely to develop in certain patients and aggressive treatment should be considered.

Early vs Delayed Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholangitis/Acute Cholecystitis

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Zahra Masoud

No significant differences in surgical complication risk were seen in early or delayed cholecystectomy for acute cholangitis and acute cholecystitis.