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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Health Management

Background:

  • Acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC) management varies.
  • Early cholecystectomy can reduce hospital stay and complications.
  • Understanding local management patterns is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine ACC management strategies at UHWI.
  • To compare early versus delayed cholecystectomy outcomes.
  • To identify benefits of prompt surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 102 ACC patients.
  • Data included demographics, management, timing, events, and hospital stay.
  • Statistical analysis using Mann-Whitney U and Chi-squared tests (p<0.05).

Main Results:

  • 59 patients managed conservatively, 43 with early cholecystectomy.
  • Mean delay to surgery in conservative group: 173 days.
  • 30% of conservatively managed patients experienced complications; a trend towards longer hospital stays was observed in this group.

Conclusions:

  • Conservative ACC management causes significant delays and complication risks.
  • Early cholecystectomy is advisable, even in resource-constrained environments.
  • Prompt surgical intervention improves patient outcomes.