Abstract |
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become a routine procedure in abdominal surgery, a "gold standard" in the treatment of gallstones. Iatrogenic perforation of the gallbladder during a cholecystectomy is a possible incident, with numerous complications due to unidentified intraperitoneal gallstones during surgery. Pulmonary complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy are extremely rare. Case report: This report presents the case of a 62-year-old female with post cholecystectomy subphrenic abscess and trans-diaphragmatic fistula in the middle pulmonary lobe. In this case, the pulmonary symptoms dominated the clinical picture and the initial complementary explorations indicated a strictly pulmonary condition. The initial evolution of the patient was towards worsening, and the subsequent explorations established the real diagnosis. Conclusion: Gallbladder perforations with accidental loss of gallstones should be recognized immediately and managed. In the development of a pulmonary abscess, we can take into account an intra-peritoneal condition as well.
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Authors | Nicoleta Leopa, Valerian Cristian Pavaloiu, Mihaela Pundiche, Razvan Bosneagu, Razvan Catalin Popescu |
Journal | Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
(Chirurgia (Bucur))
Vol. 117
Issue 3
Pg. 357-361
(Jun 2022)
ISSN: 1221-9118 [Print] Romania |
PMID | 35792546
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Celsius. |
Topics |
- Abscess
- Cholecystectomy
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Gallstones
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Treatment Outcome
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