Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Postoperative imaging

American Journal of Roentgenology

Volumn 191, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 794-801

  Thurley, Peter D ^a   Dhingsa, Rajpal ^a  

^a QUEEN S MEDICAL CENTRE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cholelithiasis; Complications; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Normal findings

Indexed keywords

ABSCESS; BILE DUCT INJURY; BILE LEAKAGE; BILIARY PERITONITIS; BLOOD VESSEL INJURY; CHOLECYSTECTOMY; COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY; ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY; GALLSTONE; INTESTINE INJURY; NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING; POSTOPERATIVE CARE; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION; POSTOPERATIVE HEMORRHAGE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; CHOLECYSTECTOMY, LAPAROSCOPIC; FEMALE; GALLBLADDER DISEASES; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; POSTOPERATIVE CARE; PROGNOSIS; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 51349102661     PISSN: 0361803X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2214/AJR.07.3485     Document Type: Review

References (75)

1. Wu JS, Dunnegan DL, Luttmann DR, Soper NJ. The evolution and maturation of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in an academic practice. J Am Coll Surg 1998; 186:554-560
2. Gadacz TR, Talamini MA. Traditional versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Am J Surg 1991; 161:336-338
3. Kaman L, Sanyal S, Behera A, Singh R, Katariya RN. Comparison of major bile duct injuries following laparoscopic cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy. ANZ J Surg 2006; 76:788-791
4. Hobbs MS, Mai Q, Knuiman MW, Fletcher DR, Ridout SC. Surgeon experience and trends in intraoperative complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg 2006; 93:844-853
5. Deziel DJ, Milikan KW, Economou SG, Doolas A, Ko ST, Airan MC. Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a national survey of 4,292 hospitals and an analysis of 77,604 cases. Am J Surg 1993; 165:9-14
6. Azurin DJ, Go LS, Arroyo LR, Kirkland ML. Trocar site herniation following laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the significance of an incidental preexisting umbilical hernia. Am Surg 1995; 61:718-720
7. Wherry DC, Marohn MR, Malanoski MP, Hetz SP, Rich NM. An external audit of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the steady state performed in medical treatment facilities of the Department of Defense. Ann Surg 1996; 224:145-154
8. Shea JA, Healey MJ, Berlin JA, et al. Mortality and complications associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Ann Surg 1996; 224:609-620
9. Richardson MC, Bell G, Fullarton GM, The West of Scotland Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Audit Group. Incidence and nature of bile duct injuries following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an audit of 5913 cases. Br J Surg 1996; 83:1356-1360
10. Z'graggen K, Wehrli H, Metzger A, Buehler M, Frei E, Klaiber C. Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Switzerland: a prospective 3-year study of 10,174 patients. Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery. Surg Endosc 1998; 12:1303-1310
11. Hjelmqvist B. Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as recorded in the Swedish laparoscopy registry. Eur J Surg Suppl 2000; (585):18-21
12. vanSonnenberg E, D'Agostino HB, Easter DW, et al. Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: coordinated radiologic and surgical management in 21 patients. Radiology 1993; 188:399-404
13. Válek V, Kala Z, Kysela P. Biliary tree and cholecyst: post surgery imaging. Eur J Radiol 2005; 53:433-440
14. Shikare SV, Supe AN, Tilve GH. Scintigraphic detection of bile leak and follow-up in a postcholecystectomy patient with recognition of tail sign. J Postgrad Med 1995; 41:15-17
15. Lohan D, Walsh S, McLoughlin R, Murphy J. Imaging of the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Eur Radiol 2005; 15:904-912
16. McAlister VC. Abdominal fluid collection after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg 2000; 87:1126-1127
17. Moran J, Del Grosso E, Wills JS, Hagy JA, Baker R. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: imaging of complications and normal postoperative CT appearance. Abdom Imaging 1994; 19:143-146
18. Wedmann B, Börsch G, Coenen C, Paassen A. Effect of cholecystectomy on common bile duct diameters: a longitudinal prospective ultrasonographic study. J Clin Ultrasound 1988; 16:619-624
19. Raptopoulos V, Fabian TM, Silva W, et al. The effect of time and cholecystectomy on experimental biliary tree dilatation: a multi-imaging evaluation. Invest Radiol 1995; 20:276-286
20. Patané F, Zingarelli E, Verzini A, di Summa M. Complication due to excessive use of Surgicel. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001; 20:1034
21. Young ST, Paulson EK, McCann RL, Baker ME. Appearance of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel) on postoperative CT scans: similarity to postoperative abscess. AJR 1993; 160:275-277
22. Turley BR, Taupmann RE, Johnson PL. Postoperative abscess mimicked by Surgicel. Abdom Imaging 1994; 19:345-346
23. Somani BK, Kasthuri RS, Shave RM, Emtage LA. Surgicel granuloma mimicking a renal tumor. Surgery 2006; 139:451
24. O'Connor AR, Coakley FV, Meng MV, Eberhardt S. Imaging of retained surgical sponges in the abdomen and pelvis. AJR 2003; 180:481-489
25. Buckley SC, Broome JC. A foreign body reaction to Surgicel mimicking an abscess or tumour recurrence. Br J Neurosurg 1995; 9:561-563
26. Stringer MD, Dasgupta D, McClean P, Davison S, Ramsden W. "Surgicel abscess" after pediatric liver transplantation: a potential trap. Liver Transpl 2003; 9:197-198
27. Melamed JW, Paulson EK, Kliewer MA. Sonographic appearance of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel): pitfall in the diagnosis of postoperative abscess. J Ultrasound Med 1995; 14:27-30
28. Oto A, Remer EM, O'Malley CM, Tkach JA, Gill IS. MR characteristics of oxidized cellulose (Surgicel). AJR 1999; 172:1481-1484
29. Khan MH, Howard TJ, Fogel EL, et al. Frequency of biliary complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy detected by ERCP: experience at a large tertiary referral centre. Gastrointest Endosc 2007; 65:247-252
30. Bingham J, McKie LD, McLoughlin J, Diamond T. Biliary complications associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an analysis of common misconceptions. Ulster Med J 2000; 69:106-111
31. Slanetz PJ, Boland GW, Mueller PR. Imaging and interventional radiology in laparoscopic injuries to the gallbladder and biliary system. Radiology 1996; 201:595-603
32. Ragozzino A, De Ritis R, Mosca A, Iaccarino V, Imbriaco M. Value of MR cholangiography in patients with iatrogenic bile duct injury after cholecystectomy. AJR 2004; 183:1567-1572
33. Braghetto I, Bastias J, Csendes A, Debandi A. Intraperitoneal bile collections after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc 2000; 14:1037-1041
34. Walker AT, Shapiro AW, Brooks DC, Braver JM, Tumeh SS. Bile duct disruption and biloma after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. AJR 1992; 158:785-789
35. Tripathi M, Chandrashekar N, Kumar R, et al. Hepatobiliary scintigraphy: an effective tool in the management of bile leak following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Clin Imaging 2004; 28:40-43
36. Rosenberg DJ, Brugge WR, Alavi A. Bile leak following an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: the role of hepatobiliary imaging in the diagnosis and management of bile leaks. J Nucl Med 1991; 32:1777-1781
37. Trerotola SO, Savader SJ, Lund GB, et al. Biliary tract complications following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: imaging and intervention. Radiology 1992; 184:195-200
38. McGahan JP, Stein M. Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: imaging and intervention. AJR 1995; 165:1089-1097
39. Aduna M, Larena JA, Martín D, Martínez-Guereñu B, Aguirre E, Astigarraga E. Bile duct leaks after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: value of contrast enhanced MRCP. Abdom Imaging 2005; 30:480-487
40. Park M, Kim KW, Yu J-S, et al. Early biliary complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy: evaluation on T2-weighted MR cholangiography in conjunction with mangafodipir trisodium-enhanced 3D T1-weighted MR cholangiography. AJR 2004; 183:1559-1566
41. Teefey SA, Baron RL, Schulte SJ, Patten RM, Molloy MH. Patterns of intrahepatic bile duct dilatation: correlation with obstructive disease processes. Radiology 1992; 182:139-142
42. Buxton-Thomas M, Chisholm R, Dixon AK. Intrahepatic bile duct dilatation shown by computed tomography: predilection for the left lobe? Br J Radiol 1985; 58:499-502
43. Hallal AH, Amortegui JD, Jeroukhimov IM, et al. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography accurately detects common bile duct stones in resolving gallstone pancreatitis. J Am Coll Surg 2005; 6:869-875
44. Pannu HK, Fishman EK. Complications of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: spectrum of abnormalities demonstrated with CT. RadioGraphics 2001; 21:1441-1453
45. Masserweh NN, Flum DR. Role of intraoperative cholangiography in avoiding bile duct injury. J Am Coll Surg 2007; 204:656-664
46. Shamiyeh A, Wayand W. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: early and late complications and their treatment. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2004; 389:164-171
47. Slater K, Strong RW, Wall DR, Lynch SV. Iatrogenic bile duct injury: the scourge of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ANZ J Surg 2002; 72:83-88
48. Berci G. Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. (editorial) Surg Endosc 1998; 12:291-293
49. Wright KD, Wellwood JM. Bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy without operative cholangiography. Br J Surg 1998; 85:191-194
50. Brockmann JG, Kocher T, Senninger NJ, Schürmann GM. Complications due to gallstones lost during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc 2002; 16:1226-1232
51. Woodfield JR, Windsor JA. Spilled gallstones cannot be ignored. Am J Surg 2006; 192:270-271
52. Zehetner J, Shamiyeh A, Wayand W. Lost gallstones in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: all possible complications. Am J Surg 2007; 193:73-78
53. Yamamuro M, Okamoto B, Owens B. Unusual presentations of spilled gallstones. Surg Endosc 2003; 17:1498
54. Daoud F, Awwad ZM, Masad J. Colovesical fistula due to a lost gallstone following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: report of a case. Surg Today 2001; 31:255-257
55. Hanna SJ, Barakat O, Watkin S. Cholelithoptysis: an unusual delayed complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2004; 11:190-192
56. Bebawi M, Wassef S, Ramcharan A, Bapat K. Incarcerated indirect inguinal hernia: a complication of spilled gallstones. JSLS 2000; 4:267-269
57. McClure MJ, Mercer EE. Post laparoscopic cholecystectomy abscess: calculus or clip. Clin Radiol 2000; 55:887-890
58. Torello Viera F, Armellini E, Rosa L, et al. Abdominal spilled stones: ultrasound findings. Abdom Imaging 2006; 31:564-567
59. Morrin MM, Kruskal JB, Hochman MG, Saldinger PF, Kane RA. Radiologic features of complications arising from dropped gallstones in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. AJR 2000; 174:1441-1445
60. Schäffer M, Lauper M, Krähenbühl L. A nation's experience of bleeding complications during laparoscopy. Am J Surg 2000; 180:73-77
61. Geraci G, Sciumè C, Pisello F, Li Volsi F, Facella T, Modica G. Trocar-related abdominal wall bleeding in 200 patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: personal experience. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:7165-7167
62. Schäffer M, Lauper M, Krähenbühl L. Trocar and Veress needle injuries during laparoscopy. Surg Endosc 2001; 15:275-280
63. Usal H, Sayad P, Hayek N, Hallak A, Huie F, Ferzli G. Major vascular injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc 1998; 12:960-962
64. Ray CE Jr, Hibbeln JF, Wilbur AC. Complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: imaging findings. AJR 1993; 160:1029-1032
65. Tzovaras G, Dervenis C. Vascular injuries in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: an underestimated problem. Dig Surg 2006; 23:370-374
66. Buttenschoen K, Tsokos M, Schulz F. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy associated lethal hemorrhage. JSLS 2007; 11:101-105
67. Madanur MA, Battula N, Sethi H, Deshpande R, Heaton N, Rela M. Pseudoaneurysm following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2007; 6:294-298
68. Roche-Nagle G, MacEneaney P, Harte P. Pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report. J Minimal Access Surg 2006; 2: 73-75
69. Bergemann JL, Hibbert ML, Harkins G, Narvaez J, Asato A. Omental herniation through a 3-mm umbilical trocar site: unmasking a hidden umbilical hernia. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2001; 11:171-173
70. Wicks A, Voyvidic F, Scroop R. Incisional hernia and small bowel obstruction following laparoscopic surgery: computed tomography diagnosis. Australas Radiol 2000; 44:331-332
71. Armstrong PA, Miller SF, Brown GR. Diaphragmatic hernia seen as a late complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surg Endosc 1999; 13:817-818
72. Preventza OA, Habib FA, Young SC, Penney D, Oppat W, Mittal VK. Portal vein thrombosis: an unusual complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. JSLS 2005; 9:87-90
73. Leff D, Nortley M, Melly L, Bhutiani RP. Ruptured spleen following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. JSLS 2007; 11:157-160
74. Leduc L, Mitchell A. Intestinal ischemia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. JSLS 2006; 10: 236-238
75. Polychronidis A, Tsaroucha AK, Karayiannakis AJ, Perente S, Efstathiou E, Simopoulos C. Delayed perforation of the large bowel due to a thermal injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Int Med Res 2005; 33:360-363