A retrospective study scrutinizes the dilemma of managing acute cholecystitis during pregnancy. Cholecystectomy, performed in just 34.5% of cases, emerges as a protagonist, significantly lowering adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) risk throughout all trimesters. While supporting guidelines, the study suggests a potential plot twist—greater adherence to guidelines and increased surgery, especially in trimester 3, could enhance outcomes for pregnant individuals with acute cholecystitis, paving the way for improved decision-making discussions in clinical practice.
Journal Article by Hantouli MN, Droullard DJ (…) Davidson GH et 4 al. in JAMA Surg