Review of imaging in post-laparoscopy cholecystectomy complications

Binit Sureka; Amar Mukund

doi:10.4103/ijri.IJRI_489_16

Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Table of Contents

CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2017; 27(04): 470-481
DOI: 10.4103/ijri.IJRI_489_16

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Review of imaging in post-laparoscopy cholecystectomy complications

Binit Sureka

Department of Radiology/Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India

,

Amar Mukund

Department of Radiology/Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India

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Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now considered the procedure of choice for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstone disease worldwide. Various biliary, vascular, gastrointestinal, neurological and local complications may be seen on imaging post surgery. Knowledge of these entities and imaging appearances is indispensable for the radiologist in today's era. We emphasize on the list of potential complications and imaging appearances of this surgical procedure.

Keywords

Bile duct injury - cholecystectomy - complications - laparoscopy

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