Cholelithoptysis: a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Two months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a 54-year-old man presented for medical care with cholelithoptysis (the coughing up of gallstones). This rare complication was managed without a further operation. Possible mechanisms and preventive measures are discussed.
Chest Unit, Concord Hospital, NSW.
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D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*