Thoracic empyema after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an unusual cause

Robbert Mollema; Marijn Poelman; Harry Pot; Hermien Schreurs

doi:10.1007/s11748-009-0571-5

Thoracic empyema after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an unusual cause

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Dec;58(12):644-6. doi: 10.1007/s11748-009-0571-5. Epub 2010 Dec 18.

Authors

Robbert Mollema¹, Marijn Poelman, Harry Pot, Hermien Schreurs

Affiliation

¹ Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, Medical Center Alkmaar, Wilhelminalaan 12, 1815 JD, Alkmaar, The Netherlands. r.mollema@mca.nl

PMID: 21170636
DOI: 10.1007/s11748-009-0571-5

Abstract

Thoracic empyema after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a rare complication. It is associated with dropped gallstones during the operation. In this case, we report a hepatocellular adenoma hemorrhage underneath an old diaphragm rupture, causing empyema after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adenoma, Liver Cell / complications*
Adenoma, Liver Cell / diagnostic imaging
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Chest Tubes
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects*
Citrobacter / isolation & purification
Diaphragm / diagnostic imaging
Diaphragm / injuries*
Diaphragm / surgery
Drainage / instrumentation
Empyema, Pleural / diagnostic imaging
Empyema, Pleural / etiology*
Empyema, Pleural / microbiology
Empyema, Pleural / therapy
Female
Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
Hemorrhage / etiology*
Humans
Liver Neoplasms / complications*
Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
Middle Aged
Rupture
Suture Techniques
Thoracotomy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents