Perforation of a Meckel's diverticulum during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Laparoscopic procedures incur risks and complications that differ from their "open" counterparts. Although rare, injury to asymptomatic umbilical remnants (eg, Meckel's diverticulum) is one of these unique complications.
Westcott
C J
CJ
Department of Surgery, Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192, USA.
Westcott
R J
RJ
Kerstein
M D
MD
D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged