Reoperation of a patient following failed endoscopic management of cystic duct insufficiency – case report
A Zaránd, J Jobaházi, A Taller, E Kádár, T Gyökeres, D Csikós, Z Baranyai, D Teknős, K Dede, F Jakab · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2010 · Heft 05
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Introduction: Acute cholecystectomy performed within 72 hrs of onset of inflammation ceases patient's symptoms with a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality. Conservative management is inefficient in 20% of cases, and in addition an operation is always required. Patients undergoing conservative treatment experience more complaints; in a delayed stage an operation is unavoidable. Case report: A 77 y.o., obese female patient following a dietary lapse presented with typical symptoms of biliary colic. Acute cholecystitis was confirmed and conservative management was initiated. Despite antibiotic treatment…
