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ArticleUlusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES2025

Percutaneous cholecystostomy in elderly patients with acute cholecystitis: Factors influencing mortality, morbidity, and length of hospital stay.

Emre Teke, Birol Agca, Yasin Güneş, Gamze Nur Teke, Ahmet Said Yaz, M Timucin Aydin, Ahmet Başak, Gülşah Yıldırım

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Article in Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Emre TekeGeneral Surgery Department, University of Health Sciences, Gaziantep City Hospital, Gaziantep-Türkiye.
Birol AgcaGeneral Surgery Department, University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul-Türkiye.
Yasin GüneşGeneral Surgery Department, University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul-Türkiye.
Gamze Nur TekeAnesthesiology and Reanimation Department, University of Health Sciences, Gaziantep City Hospital, Gaziantep-Türkiye.
Ahmet Said YazGeneral Surgery Department, University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul-Türkiye.
M Timucin AydinGeneral Surgery Department, University of Health Sciences, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul-Türkiye.
Ahmet BaşakGeneral Surgery Department, University of Health Sciences, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum-Türkiye.
Gülşah YıldırımInterventional Radiology Department, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul-Türkiye.

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Abstract

backgroundAcute cholecystitis (AC) is increasingly common and imposes a burden on healthcare systems, particularly in the elderly population. While laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the definitive treatment, percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is often preferred based on various factors. The treatment of elderly patients requires a multidisciplinary approach that carefully assesses surgical risks due to age-related changes and comorbidities. This retrospective study evaluates factors affecting mortality, morbidity, and hospital stay in elderly patients diagnosed with AC who presented to the emergency department and underwent PC.

methodsThis retrospective study, conducted between January 2013 and January 2021, included patients aged 70 years and older with grade 2 and 3 AC, as classified by the Tokyo Guidelines, who underwent PC. Data on laboratory parameters, comorbidities, and outcomes were collected and analyzed.

resultsAmong the 76 included patients, complications occurred in 7.9% of cases, with catheter replacement being the most common complication. In-hospital mortality was 5.2%. Factors influencing hospital stay included intervention timing and serum albumin levels. Placement of percutaneous cholecystostomy within the first three days of hospitalization has been shown to shorten the length of hospital stay.

conclusionPersonalized treatment strategies are essential for managing AC in elderly patients. Early placement of PC may reduce hospital stays and associated costs. Further research and updated guidelines are necessary to optimize outcomes in this demographic group.

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Cholecystitis, AcuteCholecystostomyLength of StayAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHospital MortalityHumansMalePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesRisk Factors

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