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Hemobilia.

O Dogru¹, Z Cetinkaya, N Bulbuller

¹General Surgery Department, Firat University School of Medicine, 23200 Elazig, Turkey, odogru@firat.edu.tr

Surgical Endoscopy

|June 18, 2003

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A rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hemobilia, can cause gastrointestinal bleeding months after surgery. Prompt diagnosis and repair of arterial injury are crucial for patient recovery.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure with known risks.
Vascular injuries, including hepatic and cystic artery damage, are potential complications.
Hemobilia is a rare but significant pathology resulting from arterial injury.

Observation:

A 62-year-old woman presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding six months post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a subhepatic lesion with a metallic object.
Gastroduodenoscopy showed fresh blood and a clot at the papilla of Vateri.

Findings:

Laparotomy confirmed hemobilia as the cause of bleeding.
An injured hepatic artery with a pseudoaneurysm was identified and repaired.

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The metallic object likely represented a surgical clip or instrument fragment.

Implications:

Hemobilia can manifest as a late complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Arterial pathology should be considered in cases of bile duct injury.
Early recognition and surgical intervention are vital for managing hemobilia.