Chyle leak following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a rare complication.
Gallstone disease is a highly prevalent condition which is commonly and safely treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We present the third reported case of chyle leakage following laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the setting of acute cholecystitis. The report reviews current literature on the prevalence, diagnosis and management of this condition.
Gogalniceanu
Petrut
P
Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK.
Purkayastha
Sanjay
S
Spalding
Duncan
D
Zacharakis
Emmanouil
E
D000328:Adult; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D041881:Cholecystitis, Acute / Q000601:surgery*; D002913:Chyle; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy