Abdominal abscesses due to actinomycosis after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: case reports and review

Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Jan 15;44(2):e1-4. doi: 10.1086/510077. Epub 2006 Dec 6.

Abstract

We describe 2 patients who presented to a health care facility with abdominal abscesses years after undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy that was complicated by gallstone spillage. In both patients, sample cultures yielded Actinomyces species and enteric organisms. In 1 patient, crystallographic analysis of abscess debris confirmed the presence of gallstones. Actinomyces species is a rare cause of abdominal abscesses that should be considered in this patient population.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Abscess / etiology*
  • Abdominal Abscess / pathology
  • Abdominal Abscess / therapy
  • Actinomyces / isolation & purification
  • Actinomycosis / etiology*
  • Actinomycosis / pathology
  • Actinomycosis / therapy
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents