Cholelithoptysis: an unusual complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Clin Imaging. 1995 Apr-Jun;19(2):118-21. doi: 10.1016/0899-7071(94)00038-e.

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is emerging as a preferred surgical method in the treatment of cholecystitis. Decreased morbidity and mortality rates make this an attractive alternative to conventional cholecystectomy. Recently, specific complications including bile duct transection, biloma formation, and liver lacerations have been reported. We report here, however, an unusual case of intraoperative spillage of stones into the intraperitoneal cavity. Subsequent erosion through the diaphragm resulted in expectoration of stones, or cholelithoptysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects*
  • Cholecystitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cholecystitis / surgery*
  • Common Bile Duct / diagnostic imaging
  • Common Bile Duct / injuries
  • Cough / etiology
  • Female
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Cavity / injuries
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Reoperation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography