Cholelithoptysis and empyema formation after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Thoracic complications of laparoscopic operations are rare. We describe a case of cholelithoptysis due to a gallstone sequestered in the middle lobe after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Barnard
S P
SP
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Freeman Road Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.
Pallister
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Hendrick
D J
DJ
Walter
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Morritt
G N
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D002137:Calculi / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013369:Subphrenic Abscess / Q000209:etiology