Categories: Surgical
Description:
A cholecystostomy is a procedure used to drain the gallbladder, typically by placing a catheter through the skin (percutaneous cholecystostomy) under imaging guidance. It is not a first-line treatment for gallstones, but is used in critically ill or high-risk patients who cannot safely undergo surgery (like cholecystectomy) for acute cholecystitis or gallstone-related infection.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, Cholecystostomy appears to be an effective temporary treatment for critically ill patients with gallstones or cholecystitis who are not stable enough to undergo surgery. The minimally invasive procedure helps control infection and inflammation, providing relief until the patient's condition improves sufficiently for definitive treatment.
Cholecystostomy is a temporary, minimally invasive procedure used to drain the gallbladder in critically ill patients who cannot safely undergo surgery. It helps control infection and inflammation caused by gallstones or cholecystitis, often buying time until the patient is stable enough for definitive treatment.
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