Table 2.
The Clinical Presentations and Ultrasound Scan Findings
| Clinical Presentation | Surgery Within 72 h | Surgery After 72 h | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 160 | n = 212 | ||
| Acute cholecystitis | 60 (37.5%) | 161 (76.0%) | <.01 |
| Acute pancreatitis | 1 (0.6%) | 11 (5.2%) | .013 |
| Acute cholangitis | 4 (2.5%) | 9 (4.2%) | .36 |
| Jaundice | 23 (14.4%) | 66 (31.1%) | <.01 |
| Chest pain | 1 (0.6%) | 4 (1.9%) | .29 |
| Previous cholecystitis | 39 (24.4%) | 16 (7.5%) | <.01 |
| Previous pancreatitis | 4 (2.5%) | 2 (0.9%) | .41 |
| CBD stone risk factors | 63 (39.4%) | 116 (54.7%) | <.01 |
| Thick-walled GB on US | 77 (48.1%) | 147 (69.3%) | <.01 |
| Dilated CBD on US or stone | 22 (13.8%) | 39 (18.4%) | .23 |
| Mucocele on US | 2 (1.25%) | 5 (2.4%) | .7 |
CBD, Common Bile Duct; GB, gall bladder; US, ultrasound.