Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Tubes versus Medical Management for Acute Cholecystitis.
Madeline D CookSaleema A KarimHanna K JensenJudy L BennettLyle J BurdineAvi BhavarajuKevin W SextonKyle J KalkwarfPublished in: The American surgeon (2021)
Percutaneous cholecystostomy tube placement for cholecystitis is associated with a higher readmission rate, increased charges, and increased LOS compared to antibiotic therapy alone, even after correcting for age, sex, and comorbidities.