Hepatocolonic fistula: a rare consequence of retained gallstones after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Spillage of gallstones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy occurs in up to 30% of cases but complications due to stone retention are less frequent. We report the first case of a hepatocolonic fistula as a consequence of a retained gallstone.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2013-11, Vol.95 (8), p.e139-141
Hauptverfasser:	Stevens, J L, Laliotis, A, Gould, S W T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - adverse effects Colonic Diseases - etiology Digestive System Fistula - etiology Gallstones - complications Gallstones - surgery Humans Liver Diseases - etiology Male Middle Aged Online Case Report
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Zusammenfassung:	Spillage of gallstones during laparoscopic cholecystectomy occurs in up to 30% of cases but complications due to stone retention are less frequent. We report the first case of a hepatocolonic fistula as a consequence of a retained gallstone.
ISSN:	0035-8843 1478-7083
DOI:	10.1308/003588413x13629960048550