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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2006; 12(34): 5528-5531
Published online Sep 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i34.5528
Table 2 Demographic and perioperative characteristics of patients with acute cholecystitis
CharacteristicI: ≤ 3 dII: 4-7 dIII: ≥ 8 d
(n = 36)(n = 58)(n = 35)
Male / Female15/2119/3916/19
Age (median)55 (19-76) yr65 (24-87) yrb62 (30-81) yra
ASA (I/II/III)18/13/523/25/1014/15/6
Complicated cholecystitis934b15
Preoperative ERCP2108a
Spillage213918
Drain use173219
Operative time55 (35-90) min62.5 (25-120) min72.5 (35-120) mina