Management of Acute Cholecystitis

Acute cholecystitis is a common serious complication of gallstones. The reported mortality of acute cholecystitis is approximately 3%, but the rate increases with age or comorbidity of the patient. If appropriate treatment is delayed, complications can develop as a consequence with a grave prognosis...

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Main Authors: Seung-Ok Lee, Sung Kyun Yim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2018-05-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2018.71.5.264