Percutaneous cholecystostomy: A simple bridge to surgery or an alternative option for the management of acute cholecystitis?

There remains a paucity of randomized control trials to ascertain the use of PC as a definitive treatment for acute cholecystitis. In most studies, more than 50% of patients underwent PC as a definite treatment without subsequent cholecystectomy. A newer avenue of endoscopic ultrasound is also discussed, which requires rigorous trials to determine its appropriate applications.