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Postoperative abscess mimicked by Surgicel

B R Turley1, R E Taupmann, P L Johnson

  • 1Deaconess Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK 73112.

Abdominal Imaging
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Surgicel, a hemostatic agent, can mimic an abscess on CT scans after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This finding is crucial for accurate diagnosis in patients undergoing gallbladder surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a prevalent surgical procedure.
  • Effective hemostasis is critical, particularly in the gallbladder fossa, a common source of bleeding.
  • Thrombogenic agents aid visualization during surgery.

Observation:

  • Surgicel (oxidized regenerated cellulose) is a commonly used bioabsorbable thrombogenic agent.
  • In specific clinical scenarios, Surgicel can present imaging characteristics similar to an abscess.
  • This resemblance is observed on postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans.

Findings:

  • Postoperative CT scans may show findings indistinguishable between Surgicel and an abscess.
  • The bioabsorbable nature of Surgicel does not prevent it from mimicking pathological collections.
  • Proper clinical context is essential for interpreting these imaging findings.

Implications:

  • Radiologists and surgeons must be aware of this imaging pitfall.
  • Misinterpretation can lead to unnecessary investigations or treatments for presumed abscesses.
  • Understanding this artifact improves diagnostic accuracy in patients post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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