Mechanical small bowel obstruction secondary to spilled stones
Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A, vol.8, no.3, pp.157-159, 1998 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 8 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 1998
- Doi Number: 10.1089/lap.1998.8.157
- Journal Name: Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques - Part A
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.157-159
- Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Gallstone spillage at the time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common problem that occurs in approximately 5% of procedures. However, even with this high incidence of spillage, there are only a few reports related to the complication of spilled stones. We encountered a patient who developed mechanical small-bowel obstruction secondary to spilled stones following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patient required prompt laparotomy because of small bowel obstruction on the 8th postoperative day.