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Percutaneous cholecystostomy.

Okan Akhan1, Devrim Akinci, Mustafa N Ozmen

  • 1Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. akhano@tr.net

European Journal of Radiology
|September 3, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is a safe and effective alternative for acute cholecystitis, offering high success rates and low complications. This minimally invasive procedure provides a reliable treatment option, especially for critically ill patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is an alternative to surgical cholecystostomy.
  • Indications include cholecystitis, cholangitis, and biliary obstruction.
  • It facilitates stone dissolution and extraction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous cholecystostomy.
  • To highlight its role in managing acute cholecystitis.
  • To discuss its potential as a definitive treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Ultrasound-guided percutaneous catheter placement in the gallbladder.
  • Utilizes modified Seldinger or trocar techniques.
  • Transhepatic or transperitoneal access routes are employed.

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Main Results:

  • Response rates range from 56-100% across patient populations.
  • Complications include hemorrhage, sepsis, and bile peritonitis.
  • Low complication and high success rates are reported, particularly in critically ill patients.

Conclusions:

  • PC is cost-effective, easy to perform, and reliable.
  • It is a valuable option for acute cholecystitis, especially in high-risk patients.
  • May serve as definitive treatment or precede elective cholecystectomy.