Managing a case of acute calculous cholecystitis at home: Highlighting the role of family physicians in providing home-based care.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_259_19 and PMC identifier 6691430.
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Abstract
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the generally recommended management of acute calculous cholecystitis. It is important for family physicians to be taken into consideration that for some patients the surgical risk-benefit profile favors conservative management. Here, we highlight the possibility of safe, home-based, conservative management of acute calculous cholecystitis in a patient-centered and evidence-based manner by a team of family physicians with backup support of their specialist referral network. We use this case to highlight the value of family physicians providing home-based care.