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Dropped gallstones as a computed tomography clue in recurrent intra-abdominal absce sses - A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dropped gallstones are uncommon but an important complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, often overlooked due to their typical asymptomatic nature. Spillage of gallstones into the abdominal cavity is referred to as dropped gallstones. Although often clinically silent, retained intraperitoneal gallstones can occasionally lead to delayed complications, the most notable being recurrent intra-abdominal abscesses and fistula formation. Here, we report a case of recurrent right subdiaphragmatic abscess after laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to dropped gallstones, which was managed surgically.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Radiology

DOI: 10.25259/crcr_120_2025

Authors: Deepthi Pathapati, C. H. Naveen Kumar, N. Siva Sahas Reddy, K. Jyothsna

Institution: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4416980134