Cholecystectomy performed during index admission for acute cholangitis significantly reduces in-hospital mortality and lowers 30- and 90-day readmission rates. In a study of over 29,000 patients, those who underwent surgery exhibited a 60% lower risk of death and nearly halved their likelihood of readmission compared to non-surgical counterparts. These benefits persisted across varying severity levels of cholangitis, suggesting a pressing need for revised surgical guidelines in managing this condition.
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