title: Radiology of cholecystectomy complications.
abstract: Postoperative problems following simple removal of the gallbladder are infrequent. Radiographic studies may be valuable in suggesting or confirming the diagnosis when not clinically evident. Plain films, contrast studies, ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) all can be useful modalities in this area. Several examples of complications related specifically to the operative field in cholecystectomy are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D003135:Common Bile Duct / Q000293:injuries; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects; D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000293:injuries; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging