Intestinal volvulus following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
The introduction of laparoscopic cholecystectomy has revolutionized the surgical management of biliary diseases. As the application of this procedure becomes more popular, a variety of associated complications have emerged. We present a rare case of a patient who developed an intestinal volvulus 3 days following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The precipitating factors of this complication and review of literature are discussed.
Lin
P H
PH
Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, Illinois, USA.
Koffron
A J
AJ
Heilizer
T J
TJ
Lujan
H J
HJ
D000328:Adult; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography