Delayed peritoneal-cutaneous sinus from unretrieved gallstones.
We describe a case of spontaneous delayed peritoneal-cutaneous sinus formation from unretrieved gallstones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Complete healing required excision of the sinus tract and evacuation of intraperitoneal stones.
Steerman
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Department of Surgery, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
D000368:Aged; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*