Question

Early cholecystectomy in gall stone induced pancreatitis

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Of 308 patients with mild biliary pancreatitis, 267 had an indication for cholecystectomy. An early cholecystectomy was performed in 18 patients (7%) and late in 188 patients after a median of 6 weeks (76%). ... Endoscopic sphincterotomy reduces the risk of recurrent biliary pancreatitis but not of other biliary events

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Of 308 patients with mild biliary pancreatitis, 267 had an indication for cholecystectomy. An early cholecystectomy was performed in 18 patients (7%) and late in 188 patients after a median of 6 weeks (76%). ... Endoscopic sphincterotomy reduces the risk of recurrent biliary pancreatitis but not of other biliary events