2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2021.06.006
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Gallbladder Cryoablation: Other Endoscopic Options for High-Risk Patients with Cholecystitis

Abstract: We read with great interest the review on novel cryoablation therapy for cholecystitis by McNiel et al. 1 Surgical cholecystectomy is the gold standard of treatment for acute cholecystitis according to recently updated Tokyo guidelines. 2 We agree with McNiel et al that a definitive management of cholecystitis in patients who are not surgical candidates remains a significant clinical need.Traditionally, percutaneous cholecystostomy drainage (PCD) is performed when patients are considered poor surgical candidat… Show more

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