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Late reoperation for retained gallstone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Carmichael, SP; Zwischenberger, BA; Bernard, AC
Published in: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech
February 2014

Complications due to retained gallstones after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy occur in 1.7 per 1000 cases. Significant delay to definitive diagnosis and treatment is common due to late presentation and nonspecific symptoms. Despite the low frequency, complications due to retained gallstones may be serious, including abscess and fistula formation. In the present case, we discuss the removal of abdominal wall and peritoneal stones 8 months after the original laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The case illustrates that complications may arise months to years after the original procedure and requires a high degree of clinical suspicion for expeditious diagnosis. Ultrasound is a sensitive and specific test to identify retained stones. Laparoscopic retrieval is recommended upon identification of intraperitoneal stones within this timeline.

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Published In

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech

DOI

EISSN

1534-4908

Publication Date

February 2014

Volume

24

Issue

1

Start / End Page

e27 / e28

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Time Factors
  • Surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Gallstones
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Cholecystitis, Acute
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Adult
 

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Carmichael, S. P., Zwischenberger, B. A., & Bernard, A. C. (2014). Late reoperation for retained gallstone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, 24(1), e27–e28. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828f70ca
Carmichael, Samuel P., Brittany A. Zwischenberger, and Andrew C. Bernard. “Late reoperation for retained gallstone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 24, no. 1 (February 2014): e27–28. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828f70ca.
Carmichael SP, Zwischenberger BA, Bernard AC. Late reoperation for retained gallstone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2014 Feb;24(1):e27–8.
Carmichael, Samuel P., et al. “Late reoperation for retained gallstone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech, vol. 24, no. 1, Feb. 2014, pp. e27–28. Pubmed, doi:10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828f70ca.
Carmichael SP, Zwischenberger BA, Bernard AC. Late reoperation for retained gallstone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2014 Feb;24(1):e27–e28.

Published In

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech

DOI

EISSN

1534-4908

Publication Date

February 2014

Volume

24

Issue

1

Start / End Page

e27 / e28

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Time Factors
  • Surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Gallstones
  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Cholecystitis, Acute
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Adult