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Intraabdominal abscess managed successfully via the laparoscopic approach.

A Bálint1, J Bátorfi, M Máté

  • 1Third Surgical Department, Medical School, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 1, H-1096 Budapest, Hungary.

Surgical Endoscopy
|March 27, 2001
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A rare intraabdominal abscess complication after laparoscopic fundoplication was successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery. This case highlights potential risks associated with deep transmucosal stitches during the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti fundoplication is a common procedure for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
  • Rare complications can arise, necessitating prompt diagnosis and management.
  • Intraabdominal abscess formation is an uncommon but serious postoperative event.

Observation:

  • A patient developed fever and elevated inflammatory markers on postoperative day 5 after laparoscopic fundoplication.
  • Imaging (ultrasound and CT) revealed an intraabdominal abscess near the liver and gastric fundus.
  • The abscess location precluded minimally invasive drainage, requiring surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Laparoscopic exploration successfully evacuated the abscess and allowed for lavage and drainage.

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  • Peptostreptococcus was identified as the causative agent in the abscess fluid.
  • The patient recovered fully without recurrence of symptoms or reflux.

    • Implications:

    • The study suggests deep transmucosal stitches, rather than seromuscular ones, may increase the risk of abscess formation.
    • Nonabsorbable multifilament suture material traversing the gastric wall could facilitate bacterial contamination.
    • Careful suture selection and technique are crucial to minimize infectious complications after laparoscopic fundoplication.