Original paper

Why are we performing fewer cholecystectomies for mild acute biliary pancreatitis? Trends and predictors of cholecystectomy from the National Readmissions Database (2010–2014)

Volume: 7, Issue: 5, Pages: 331 - 337
Published: Aug 29, 2019
Abstract
Background Current guidelines recommend cholecystectomy for patients with mild acute biliary pancreatitis (MABP) during the index admission because it is associated with better outcomes. In this study, we aimed to assess national trends in cholecystectomy during index admissions for MABP and to identify factors associated with cholecystectomy completion and 30-day readmission. Methods Using diagnostic codes and the National Readmissions...
Paper Details
Title
Why are we performing fewer cholecystectomies for mild acute biliary pancreatitis? Trends and predictors of cholecystectomy from the National Readmissions Database (2010–2014)
Published Date
Aug 29, 2019
Volume
7
Issue
5
Pages
331 - 337
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