title: An unusual complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: An unusual series of complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is presented. The complications occurred after use of laparoscopic technique in the treatment of acute cholecystitis. The authors feel that this is a problem that points up the need for experience and caution in the use of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the setting of acute cholecystitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Altanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: McGarity
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000293:injuries*; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology*