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Retroperitoneal Abscess Formation as a Result of Spilled Gallstones during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy : An Unusual Case Report
Joint Authors
Christopoulos, Petros
Galanis, Ioannis
Atmatzidis, Stefanos
Atmatzidis, Konstantinos
Koutelidakis, Ioannis
Papaziogas, Basilis
Chatzimavroudis, Grigorios
Doulias, Triantafyllos
Papadakis, George
Makris, John
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
One of the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease that seems to exceed that of the traditional open method is the gallbladder perforation and gallstone spillage.
Its incidence can occur in up to 40% of patients, and in most cases its course is uneventful.
However in few cases an abdominal abscess can develop, which may lead to significant morbidity.
Rarely an abscess formation due to spilled and lost gallstones may occur in the retroperitoneal space.
We herein report the case of a female patient who presented with clinical symptoms of sepsis six months following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Imaging investigations revealed the presence of a retroperitoneal abscess due to retained gallstones.
Due to patient’s decision to refuse abscess’s surgical drainage, she underwent CT-guided drainage.
The 24-month followup of the patient has been uneventful, and the patient remains in good general condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chatzimavroudis, Grigorios& Atmatzidis, Stefanos& Papaziogas, Basilis& Galanis, Ioannis& Koutelidakis, Ioannis& Doulias, Triantafyllos…[et al.]. 2012. Retroperitoneal Abscess Formation as a Result of Spilled Gallstones during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy : An Unusual Case Report. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481838
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chatzimavroudis, Grigorios…[et al.]. Retroperitoneal Abscess Formation as a Result of Spilled Gallstones during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy : An Unusual Case Report. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481838
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chatzimavroudis, Grigorios& Atmatzidis, Stefanos& Papaziogas, Basilis& Galanis, Ioannis& Koutelidakis, Ioannis& Doulias, Triantafyllos…[et al.]. Retroperitoneal Abscess Formation as a Result of Spilled Gallstones during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy : An Unusual Case Report. Case Reports in Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481838
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481838