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. 2018 Nov 1;153(11):1057-1059.
doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2614.

Association of Early vs Delayed Cholecystectomy for Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis With Perioperative Outcomes

Emily D Dubina  1 , Christian de Virgilio  1 , Eric R Simms  1 , Dennis Y Kim  1 , Ashkan Moazzez  1
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Association of Early vs Delayed Cholecystectomy for Mild Gallstone Pancreatitis With Perioperative Outcomes

Emily D Dubina et al. JAMA Surg. .

Abstract

This study uses 2011-2014 ACS NSQIP data to compare perioperative outcomes for early vs delayed cholecystectomy treatment among 1937 adult patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Simms reported having a commercial interest in Nikola Tech LLC, which develops prototypes of surgical instruments; however, no instruments are currently being used on human patients or in patient care. No other disclosures were reported.

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Figure.. Flow of Included Patients
CBD indicates common bile duct; CPT, Current Procedural Terminology; ERCP, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography; GSP, gallstone pancreatitis; ICD-9, International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision; IOC, intraoperative cholangiography; and NSQIP, National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
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