Gallstone pancreatitis after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20112011 Nov 08.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22674107
ABSTRACT
This case report describes the rare presentation of an unknown dumbbell shaped (or hourglass with diaphragmatic membrane) gallbladder presenting as gallstone pancreatitis 5 months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis and our management strategy. This case highlights the importance of ensuring adequate exposure at the time of operation to prevent such presentations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pancreatitis
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Gallstones
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Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
BMJ Case Rep
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom