Cholecystostomy
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| Cholecystostomy | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | {{#statements:P1995}} |
| ICD-9-CM | 51.02, 51.03 |
| MeSH | D002767 |
A cholecystostomy is a procedure where a stoma is created in the gallbladder, which can facilitate placement of a tube for drainage. It is sometimes used in cases of cholecystitis where the patient is ill, and there is a need to delay or defer cholecystectomy.[1]
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