Application of bedside ordinary-probe-guided free-hand percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage in the treatment of severe cholecystitis / 实用医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage introduced by bedside ordinary-probe-guidance with free-hand technique in severe cholecystitis. Methods 85 cases treated with the operation were observed and analyzed. Results Infectious bile was successfully drained in all cases without serious complications. 83 cases received satisfactory outcomes. 2 elderly patients died from MODS secondary severe infection. Conclusion Bedside ordinary-probe-guided free-hand percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage is a safe and convenient treatment with minimal invasion for severe cholecystitis, which can be widely used in clinic.