title: Peritoneal abscess formation four years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
abstract: Peritoneal gallstone spillage occurs frequently during laparoscopic cholecystectomy when the gallbladder is accidentally opened. Many authors have reported peritoneal abscess formation as a complication of this surgical situation. We describe a case of late peritoneal abscess formation, developing 4 years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the surgical management thereof.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Clínica Junín, Córdoba, Argentina.
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reyna
authors.forename: Sebastian E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Vélez
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010532:Peritoneal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography