Scot Med J
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National guidelines exist for the treatment of acute gallstone pancreatitis, but not for the management of acute cholecystitis (AC). ⋯ The majority of surgeons (over 60%) manage AC with same admission LC. Of those who do not, more than a third report lack of resources as being the reason. The majority of surgeons in the West of Scotland manage mild gallstone pancreatitis in accordance with current guidelines.