Cholecystocutaneous Fistula after Percutaneous Gallbladder Drainage
Cases of cholecystocutaneous fistulas are now a rare occurrence as a result of rapid diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of cholecystocutaneous fistula developing after the removal of a percutaneous drain for the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Re-occurring infection and presence of gallsto...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/362360 |
| Summary: | Cases of cholecystocutaneous fistulas are now a rare occurrence as a result of rapid diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of cholecystocutaneous fistula developing after the removal of a percutaneous drain for the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Re-occurring infection and presence of gallstones led to fistulization of the gallbladder fundus and the development of a tract along the path created by the drain. The patient presented with re-occurring right upper quadrant abdominal pain, purulent discharge from the fistulous opening and expulsion of multiple gallstones. She underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and fistula excision. |
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| ISSN: | 1662-0631 |