title: Intraperitoneal abscess after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: A case is presented of small bowel obstruction due to an intra-abdominal abscess as a complication of stones left behind during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is suggested that a concerted effort be made to remove all stones spilled in the peritoneal cavity and that a therapeutic course of broad-spectrum antibiotic be instituted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town, Observatory, South Africa.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Cullis
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Jeffery
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McLauchlan
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Bornman
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy