Percutaneous cholecystostomy is an interventional radiological procedure that involves the placement of a catheter in the gallbladder lumen to drain the bile. It can be performed via a transhepatic or transperitoneal route. It is indicated in patients with severe acute calculus c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i11347
Acute cholecystitis in the elderly is a common condition and its management has been undergoing a change over the past decade. The management of this condition can be divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Conservative treatment involves the use of antibiotic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91089
Acute gallstone pancreatitis is the most common cause of acute pancreatitis, and the management depends on its severity. Acute gallstone pancreatitis can be divided into mild or severe acute pancreatitis. The management of acute gallstone pancreatitis can be divided into endoscop...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i91087
Acute calculous cholecystitis is a common condition that results in upper abdominal pain and this condition is diagnosed with leukocytosis and ultrasound of the abdomen. The Tokyo guidelines have categorized them into three groups according to the severity of the disease. Laparos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i1975