Umbilical sinus tract with gallstone extrusion after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Umbilical sinus tract with gallstone extrusion after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

There are an increasing number of reports concerning complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We report a case of persistent elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase and spillage of several gallstones through an abdominocutaneous sinus tract to the umbilicus with spontaneous resolution.

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Veröffentlicht in:Surgical endoscopy 1997-08, Vol.11 (8), p.846-847
Hauptverfasser: POHL, D, MILMAN, P. J, ROTHENBERG, H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abdomen
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - adverse effects
Cholelithiasis
Cutaneous Fistula - etiology
Female
Fistula - etiology
Humans
Liver, biliary tract, pancreas, portal circulation, spleen
Medical sciences
Postoperative Complications
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the digestive system
Umbilicus
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Zusammenfassung:There are an increasing number of reports concerning complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. We report a case of persistent elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase and spillage of several gallstones through an abdominocutaneous sinus tract to the umbilicus with spontaneous resolution.
ISSN:0930-2794
1432-2218
DOI:10.1007/s004649900468