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Objective To explore the feasibility and surgical techniques of laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC) in the treatment of incarcerated cystic duct stones associated with gallbladder empyema. Methods Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 76 cases of acute cholecystitis with incarcerated cystic duct stones and gallbladder empyema.During operation the cystic duct was found wide in 37 cases and was transected with overlapped clipping(11 cases),large-sized titanium clipping(9 cases),preformed knot ligation(3 cases),or Hem-o-lok ligation(14 cases),respectively.Cystic duct stones were removed during operation in 9 cases.Gallbladder bed hemorrhage occurred and was successfully stopped in 6 cases.Partial cholecystectomy was conducted in 6 cases. Results Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was successfully accomplished in all the 76 cases.The operation time was 50~125 min(mean,65.0?32.8 min).A drainage tube was placed in all the cases and was removed at 18~36 hours postoperatively,with a drainage volume of 40~90 ml/d (mean,55.0?10.4 ml/d).Biliary leakage happened in 2 cases and was cured with indwelling abdominal drainage.No patients were complicated with postoperative hemorrhage,visceral injuries,or bile duct injuries. Conclusions Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the management of incarcerated cystic duct stones associated with gallbladder empyema is feasible.
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A case of gallbladder empyema caused by Pediococcus pentosaceus is discussed. This appears to be the first reported case of gallbladder empyema caused by this organism. The laboratory method to identify this vancomycin-resistant gram-positive cocci and antimicrobial susceptibility of this organism are described.