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[Acute cholecystitis: surgical treatment].
P Di Gaetano1, R M Tranchino, T H Chahrour
1Istituto Clinico di Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Bologna.
Minerva Chirurgica
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study reviews 177 acute cholecystitis cases treated between 1981-1985, highlighting challenges in surgical management. Findings focus on practical issues encountered during surgical interventions for this common gallbladder condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Context:
- Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical emergency.
- Management strategies have evolved since the study period (1981-1985).
Purpose:
- To report personal experience with 177 cases of acute cholecystitis.
- To identify and discuss problems associated with surgical treatment.
Summary:
- The study details the surgical treatment outcomes for 177 patients with acute cholecystitis over a five-year period.
- Specific challenges and complications encountered during surgical interventions are analyzed.
Impact:
- Provides historical data on acute cholecystitis surgical management.
- Offers insights into potential difficulties in surgical treatment for this condition.