Biliary-cutaneous fistula: an uncommon complication of retained gallstones following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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.
Lau
M W
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Department of General Surgery, Wythenshawe Hospital, South Manchester University Hospital Trust, England.
Hall
C N
CN
Brown
T H
TH
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