Cystic duct fistula: a complication of cholecystectomy.
Two patients with postcholecystectomy cystic duct fistulas are described. Although still a most uncommon diagnosis, newer imaging procedures have facilitated recognition of this problem. Cystic duct fistulas may contribute to the subhepatic collection found in many patients postcholecystectomy.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D003549:Cystic Duct; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014463:Ultrasonography