Cholelithoptysis and empyema formation after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Oct;60(4):1100-2. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00404-9.

Abstract

Thoracic complications of laparoscopic operations are rare. We describe a case of cholelithoptysis due to a gallstone sequestered in the middle lobe after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calculi / etiology*
  • Calculi / surgery
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects*
  • Empyema, Pleural / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Subphrenic Abscess / etiology