Cholelithoptysis: An unusual complication following laparoscopic cholecystectomy

被引:11
作者
Chan, SYY [1 ]
Osborne, AW [1 ]
Purkiss, SF [1 ]
机构
[1] Royal London Hosp, Acad Dept Surg, London E1 1BB, England
关键词
gallstones; cholecystectomy; laparoscopy; thorax;
D O I
10.1159/000018663
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R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
A 75-year old lady underwent a routine laparoscopic cholecystectomy during which stones were spilled into the peritoneal cavity. Despite peritoneal lavage the patient developed chronic right upper quadrant discomfort and a pleural effusion over several months. Following the production of a pigmented bilirubin stone in her sputum the patient's symptoms resolved. Cholelithoptysis is a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the diagnosis should be considered in patients with prolonged chest symptoms after surgery.
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