Retroperitoneal abscess as a complication of retained gallstones following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Retroperitoneal abscess formation secondary to retained spilled gallstones after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a rare complication. We describe the case of a patient with this complication as well as a novel method utilizing interventional radiologic localization with subsequent operative drainage and removal of the stones. A review of the literature is provided.
Parra-Davila
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Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida 33101, USA.
Munshi
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Armstrong
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Sleeman
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Levi
J U
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D000038:Abscess / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space