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Chronological trends in patients undergoing cholecystectomy in Korea: a nationwide health insurance claims study.

Chul-Hyo JeonJin-Wook HongJeong-Soo ImJong Youn MoonHo-Seok Seo
Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2022)
This study shows that the incidence of cholecystectomy and cholecystostomy has steadily increased over the years in Korea, with a trend toward older age and higher socioeconomic status in patients undergoing cholecystectomy. Increasing use of computed tomography investigations could be a primary cause for this trend. An integrated strategy is needed to manage the increase in older patients undergoing cholecystectomy and shorten their hospital stay with medical safety.
Keyphrases
  • patients undergoing
  • health insurance
  • computed tomography
  • healthcare
  • magnetic resonance
  • cross sectional