Duodenal perforation after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
A case is reported of duodenal perforation complicating laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by laser dissection. The importance of investigating a patient with persistent shoulder-tip pain following this technique to exclude a subphrenic abscess is emphasised.
Eden
C G
CG
Department of Surgery, Kent & Sussex Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK.
Williams
T G
TG
D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013369:Subphrenic Abscess / Q000209:etiology