Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cholecystostomy

Establishment of an opening into the gallbladder either for drainage or surgical communication with another part of the digestive tract, usually the duodenum or jejunum.

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Abstract

Establishment of an opening into the gallbladder either for drainage or surgical communication with another part of the digestive tract, usually the duodenum or jejunum.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Cholecystostomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

88

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Previous Indexing

  • Drainage (1966-1987)
  • Gallbladder/surgery (1966-1987)

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  1. E04w.035w.195w
  2. E04w.210w.120.195w

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NLM Classification

WI 770

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cholecystostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002767. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002767
  2. Cholecystostomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholecystostomy
  3. Cholecystostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5104302