[Time of the operations in acute cholecystitis].

A retrospective analysis of 487 cases of deaths after operations for acute cholecystitis has revealed the dependence of lethal outcomes on two factors: degree of destructive alterations in the gallbladder and concomitant complications, 60% of them being pyo-septic processes. Conservative therapy during 2-3 days before operation failed to promote favourable outcomes. An alternative is urgent operation within 24 h after diagnosing acute cholecystitis.