title: Rectus sheath hematoma: a complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: We describe a complication in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The routine introduction of a midclavicular secondary trocar resulted in a large hematoma of the rectus sheath. The patient developed atelectasis and pneumonia and required extended hospitalization. This previously described complication is detailed with recommendations to prevent its occurrence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery A, Meir Hospital, Kfar Saba, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Neufeld
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jessel
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Freund
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D000368:Aged; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000209:etiology; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed