Publications by authors named "Madeline D Cook"
Article Synopsis
- Cholecystitis is a common infection that sometimes needs surgery, but not everyone can have surgery, so doctors might use antibiotics or a special tube instead.
- In a study of over 776,000 patients, those who had the tube placed were older, had more health issues, and were less likely to be female.
- Patients with the tube faced higher chances of going back to the hospital, increased medical costs, and stayed longer in the hospital compared to those who only received antibiotics.
