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Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous abscess.

W J Metsemakers¹, I Quanten, F Vanhoenacker

¹Department of Abdominal Surgery, General Hospital, AZ. St. Maarten, Duffel, Belgium. willemjanmets@hotmail.com

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|October 21, 2010

Summary

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Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous abscesses, a rare complication of gallstones, are extremely uncommon today. This case highlights a successful one-stage surgical approach for a neglected biliary disease complication.

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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Case Reports

Background:

Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous abscesses are rare, often linked to neglected biliary calculous disease.
These complications have significantly decreased in recent decades due to advancements in medical care.

Observation:

A 69-year-old male presented with a right subcostal mass, indicative of a spontaneous cholecystocutaneous abscess.
Computed tomography (CT) scan with multiplanar reformating confirmed the diagnosis.

Findings:

The patient underwent a one-stage surgical protocol.
This involved incision and drainage of the abdominal wall abscess.
Cholecystectomy was performed concurrently.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of timely diagnosis and management of biliary disease.
It demonstrates the efficacy of a one-stage surgical approach for rare abscess complications.
Highlights the continued, albeit rare, occurrence of neglected biliary disease complications.