Predictors of early readmission in patients awaiting interval cholecystectomy after conservative treatment of acute cholecystitis: A retrospective cohort study

Aim: Although interval cholecystectomy is a common strategy in the treatment of acute cholecystitis, a significant proportion of patients are readmitted due to complications during the waiting period. This study aims to identify factors affecting early readmission in patients scheduled for interval cholecystectomy after conservative treatment. Material and Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, patients hospitalized with acute cholecystitis between January 2023 and December 2024 who received conservative treatment and were scheduled for interval cholecystectomy were evaluated. Patients were classified as Early Presentation Group (EPG) and Normal Presentation Group (NPG) based on whether they were readmitted within six weeks after discharge. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were compared; risk factors were evaluated by logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 110 patients were included in the study (NPG: 78, EPG: 32). In multivariate analysis, male gender (OR: 5.108; 95% CI: 1.758-14.852; p=0.003) and diabetes mellitus (OR: 8.521; 95% CI: 2.933-24.756; p