Port site intramuscular abscess from retained gallstone post laparoscopic cholecystectomy – an unusual complication. Issue 1 (4th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Syed, Faisal; Quah, Gaik Si; Di Re, Angelina
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2023:Issue 1(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-01-04
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac611
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Perforation of the gallbladder and the spillage of gallstones can be a cause of ongoing morbidity and mortality in patients post cholecystectomy. We report on an unusual case of a 58-year-old male who developed a right upper quadrant lump 8 years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy which was eventually determined to be an abscess from a retained gallstone that had become embedded in the musculature of his abdominal wall. We have also discussed some of the considerations taken in the surgical management of this case.