Bile Aspiration vs Drain in Acute Cholecystitis
ConditionCholecystitis, Acute
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorKarolinska Institutet
In order to compare percutaneous cholecystostomy and leaving a drain in situ with percutaneous gallbladder aspiration we plan to undertake a double-blind randomized controlled trial.
Acute cholecystitis, not warranting acute cholecystectomy
Indication for acute cholecystectomy, i.e. history < 5 days and no contraindication to surgery
Liver cirrhosis
Ascites
Emphysematous cholecystitis