Abscess formation as a late complication of dropped gallstones
- 1 May 1995
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Nature in Abdominal Radiology
- Vol. 20 (3) , 217-218
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00200398
Abstract
We describe a case of abscess formation 1.5 years postoperatively in a patient with dropped gallstones from laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The entity was initially recognized on computed tomography (CT) and the diagnosis was confirmed with ultrasound. Although this is a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, it should be recognized as a potential source of abscess formation even in a patient presenting months after the procedure.Keywords
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