Cholecystostomy
Cholecystostomy
Definition
A surgical procedure to create an opening in the gallbladder, usually for placing a catheter to drain excess bile and fluids.
Also known as Cholecystostomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0008339 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Biliary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |