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Intraluminal Bowel Erosion: A Rare Complication of Retained Gallstones after Cholecystectomy
Joint Authors
Blair, Alex B.
McQuay, Nathaniel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-09-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis and cholelithiasis is one of the most common operations performed in the United States.
Inadvertent perforation and spillage of gallbladder contents are not uncommon.
The potential impact of subsequent retained gallstones is understated.
We present the case of an intraperitoneal gallstone retained from a previous cholecystectomy eroding into the bowel and leading to intraluminal mechanical bowel obstruction requiring operative intervention.
This case illustrates the potential risks of retained gallstones and reinforces the need to diligently collect any dropped stones at the time of initial operation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Blair, Alex B.& McQuay, Nathaniel. 2016. Intraluminal Bowel Erosion: A Rare Complication of Retained Gallstones after Cholecystectomy. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102844
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Blair, Alex B.& McQuay, Nathaniel. Intraluminal Bowel Erosion: A Rare Complication of Retained Gallstones after Cholecystectomy. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102844
American Medical Association (AMA)
Blair, Alex B.& McQuay, Nathaniel. Intraluminal Bowel Erosion: A Rare Complication of Retained Gallstones after Cholecystectomy. Case Reports in Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102844
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102844