Cholelithoptysis: a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Two months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a 54-year-old man presented for medical care with cholelithoptysis (the coughing up of gallstones). This rare complication was managed without a further operation. Possible mechanisms and preventive measures are discussed.

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Published in:	Medical journal of Australia Vol. 165; no. 7; p. 373
Main Authors:	Breslin, A B, Wadhwa, V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Australia 07-10-1996
Subjects:	Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - adverse effects Cholelithiasis - complications Cholelithiasis - surgery Chronic Disease Humans Intraoperative Complications Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications - diagnosis Postoperative Complications - etiology
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Summary:	Two months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a 54-year-old man presented for medical care with cholelithoptysis (the coughing up of gallstones). This rare complication was managed without a further operation. Possible mechanisms and preventive measures are discussed.
ISSN:	0025-729X
DOI:	10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb125021.x