Index cholecystectomy in a rural hospital: it can be done.

Jay MaloneyAlice McLachlanMelissa WelchEmily Davenport

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2017)

The study shows that it is possible to perform IC in a rural setting reducing complications of waiting and in particular, rates of GS-related pancreatitis were significantly reduced. It can be done safely with an accommodating acute on-call system.

Keyphrases

south africa
liver failure
healthcare
drug induced
respiratory failure
adverse drug
intensive care unit
aortic dissection
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation