Comparison of Three Methods of Gallbladder Drainage for Patients with Acute Cholecystitis Who Are at High Surgical Risk: A Network Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Percutaneous gallbladder drainage is used for the treatment of patients with acute cholecystitis who are at high surgical risk. It is unclear which procedure is associated with the best outcomes. EUSGBD appears to be preferable with respect to both safety and efficacy, say authors. The study looked at 13 studies that compared at least two of the drainage procedures.
