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Incidences of acute cholecystitis in patients who underwent PEG insertion.
| Total incidence of acute cholecystitis | 10/574 (1.7) |
|---|---|
| Cholelithiasis | 9/161 (5.6%) |
| Median time interval since EN (min–max) | 14 months (1–135) |
| No cholelithiasis | 1/413 (0.2%) |
| Time interval since EN | 100 months |
PEG, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; EN, enteral feeding.
