Gallstone expectoration following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Yadav, Rohtas K; Yadav, Vikram S; Garg, Pradeep; Yadav, S P S; Goel, Vivek

Yadav, Rohtas K; Yadav, Vikram S; Garg, Pradeep; Yadav, S P S; Goel, Vivek.

Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci ; 2002 Apr-Jun; 44(2): 133-5

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-29284

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ABSTRACT

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the treatment of choice for uncomplicated gallstone disease. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy may result in lost (spilled) gallstones. Such stones may precipitate various infective intra-abdominal complications. An unusual case of spilled gallstones eroding the diaphragm and eventually being expectorated out 12 months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported.

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Aged; Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/adverse effects; Cholelithiasis/diagnostic imaging; Digestive System Fistula/etiology; Female; Humans; Lung Diseases/etiology; Peritoneal Diseases/etiology; Respiratory Tract Fistula/etiology

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Peritoneal Diseases / Aged / Female / Humans / Cholelithiasis / Digestive System Fistula / Respiratory Tract Fistula / Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Lung Diseases Language: English Journal: Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Year: 2002 Type: Article

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