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  • Aesthetic surgery
  • Surgical complications
  • Abdominal and thoracic trauma

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  • Liposuction is a common outpatient aesthetic procedure with underestimated complications.
  • Delayed diagnosis of bilothorax secondary to liver and gallbladder injury after tumescent liposuction is presented.

Observation:

  • A 26-year-old female presented with dyspnea, tachypnea, and fatigue 5 days post-liposuction.
  • Imaging revealed significant right-sided pleural effusion, liver, and gallbladder injury.

Findings:

  • Thoracentesis drained bilious fluid; exploratory laparoscopy confirmed injuries.
  • The patient underwent cholecystectomy and recovered well postoperatively.

Implications:

  • Liposuction complications can be fatal, necessitating skilled medical professionals.
  • This case underscores the potential for unique and severe complications from liposuction procedures.