title: Biliary-cutaneous fistula: an uncommon complication of retained gallstones following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: A biliary-cutaneous fistula occurring as a late complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is described. The fistula was associated with retained gallstone fragments following intra-operative spillage and attempted retrieval. The fate of intra-peritoneal gallstones is reviewed and preventative measures discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Wythenshawe Hospital, South Manchester University Hospital Trust, England.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome