cho·le·cys·tos·to·my (k  l -s-st s t -m )n. The establishment of a fistula into the gallbladder. |
cholecystostomy [ko″le-sis-tos´tah-me]
the creation of an opening into the gallbladder for drainage.
percutaneous cholecystostomy the insertion of a catheter into the gallbladder under radiologic guidance for drainage or the removal of gallstones.
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