Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024

  • Research Article

    Outcome of Emergency Cholecystectomy at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Tolera Kebede, Getachew Desta, Alemu Kibret, Wondwossen Amtataw*

    Issue: Volume 13, Issue 4, August 2024
    Pages: 39-44
    Received: 21 March 2024
    Accepted: 8 April 2024
    Published: 23 July 2024
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    Abstract: Background: Emergency cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for acute cholecystitis worldwide. However, in Ethiopia, it's only performed in a limited number of healthcare facilities, despite its recognition as the preferred treatment by many physicians. To date, there is no study examining the prevalence and outcomes of emergency cholecystectom... Show More