CT findings after uncomplicated and complicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is quickly becoming the standard procedure for gallbladder removal. Recent studies indicate that this new procedure compares favorably with open cholecystectomy in mortality and overall morbidity. Imaging has assumed an important role in the diagnosis and management of postoperative complications. This report reviews the CT findings after uncomplicated LC as well as the spectrum of CT findings seen with various postoperative complications.
McAllister
J D
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Department of Radiology, St Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
D'Altorio
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Rao
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D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000401:mortality; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed