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Title: [Early surgery in the approach to acute lithiasic cholecystitis (ALC)]. Author: Ulivieri M, Di Lauro G, Giordano A. Journal: Minerva Chir; 1997 Jun; 52(6):767-70. PubMed ID: 9324660. Abstract: The surgical approach to acute cholecystitis has changed through the years. It was extended to all ages. The authors report their 10-year experience with 562 cases of cholecystitis. The mortality rate was 1.5% the morbidity rate was 7.6% The authors propose early surgery (within 72 hours of diagnosis) in the majority of patients with acute cholecystitis.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]