Cecal volvulus after laparoscopic liver biopsy.
Laparoscopic surgery has become widely accepted due to its benefits of less post-operative pain and shorter hospital stay. As with any other new technique, there are associated inherent complications. We present a case of cecal volvulus after laparoscopic liver biopsy. This is the first case reported in the literature of cecal volvulus secondary to laparoscopy.
Ulloa
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Department of General Surgery, Mayagüez Medical Center, Puerto Rico 00681.
Ramírez
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Ortíz
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D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*