title: Imaging and interventional radiology in laparoscopic injuries to the gallbladder and biliary system.
abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has been prevalent in the United States since the late 1980s. Because of its increased use and potential for complications that can often be treated with interventional means, radiologists have become involved in treating patients with postlaparoscopic injury. This review details the imaging and interventional procedures involved in the care of patients with gallbladder and biliary problems due to laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114-2696, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Slanetz
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Boland
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Mueller
mesh_terms: D001649:Bile Duct Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001652:Bile Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries*; D002758:Cholangiography; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D015642:Radiology, Interventional