Incarcerated hernia with intestinal obstruction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Use of laparoscopic surgical procedures have expanded in the past several years, but physicians must be cognizant of the potential complications. One such complication, intestinal obstruction, is discussed, as is the importance of CT scan in making a definitive diagnosis.
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Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226.
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D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed