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  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Gastroenterology
  • Interventional Radiology

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  • Cholecystitis poses treatment challenges, particularly in elderly patients with high surgical risks.
  • Cholecystectomy is standard but often not feasible, with cholecystostomy having high recurrence rates.
  • A minimally invasive alternative is needed for acute cholecystitis in high-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of chemical gallbladder ablation.
  • To assess this minimally invasive option for acute cholecystitis in elderly and comorbid patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of patients undergoing chemical gallbladder ablation (2014-2024).
  • Procedures included ultrasound-guided drainage, cholangiography, and ethanol ablation, with some receiving cystic duct embolization.
  • Outcomes: complications, recurrence, gallbladder atrophy, and hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • 20 patients underwent chemical ablation with no complications or ethanol intoxication; one recurrence.
  • Gallbladder atrophy occurred in 5/6 patients with prior cystic duct embolization vs. 2/7 without.
  • Median hospital stay was 20 days; median survival was 603 days.

Conclusions:

  • Chemical gallbladder ablation with cystic duct embolization appears viable and safe for acute cholecystitis in elderly, comorbid patients.
  • This minimally invasive approach offers a potential alternative to surgery.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings.