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Acute Obstructive Cholecystitis: The Importance of Timing in Its Treatment

Authors: THORBURN S. McGOWAN, M.D.

Abstract

Again emphasis is placed on the value of awaiting the optimal time for operation after the acute phase of cholecystitis has passed. Thus only will mortality and morbidity rates be kept at a minimum.

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