PMC3021270_01
Retroperitoneal abscess three months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Stones were spilled during the procedure. Stones were removed during open debridement.
jsls-1-2-145-g01.jpg
PMC3021270_01_jsls-1-2-145-g01.jpg
F1
Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen revealed a large subhepatic and retroperitoneal fluid collection which was percutaneously drained (Figure 1).
Recurrent abscess two months after percutaneous drainage of abscess in Figure 1.
jsls-1-2-145-g02.jpg
PMC3021270_01_jsls-1-2-145-g02.jpg
F2
The CT scan showed recurrence of the abscess (Figure 2).
PMC3021270_02
Pleural effusion six days after laparoscopic cholecystectomy with stone spillage.
jsls-1-2-145-g03.jpg
PMC3021270_02_jsls-1-2-145-g03.jpg
F3
A CT of the abdomen revealed a right pleural effusion and a fluid collection in the gallbladder fossa (Figure 3).
PMC3021270_03
Retroperitoneal abscess several years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Bright area in center of abscess represents "spilled" gallstones that were removed during abscess drainage.
jsls-1-2-145-g04.jpg
PMC3021270_03_jsls-1-2-145-g04.jpg
F4
The CT scan showed a large abscess cavity involving the right retroperitoneum (Figure 4).
PMC3021270_04