eP267 Audit of Cholecystostomy

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Patients undergoing percutaneous gallbladder drainage showed a significant need for emergency cholecystectomy.
Overall, 45% of patients required a delayed cholecystectomy, significantly influencing healthcare system resources.
Morbidity was observed in 23% of the patients following drain insertion, indicating potential complications.
The average patient had a median Charlson comorbidity index of 2, highlighting underlying health issues.

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This audit reviews patient outcomes after percutaneous gallbladder drainage, emphasizing cholecystectomy implications.

Aowad et al. (2025) studied this question.

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