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Hemobilia complicating elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report
J D Yelle1, R Fairfull-Smith, P Rasuli
1Department of Surgery, Ottawa General Hospital, Ont.
Summary
Iatrogenic injury to hepatic arteries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy can cause bleeding or ischemia. A rare case presented a pseudoaneurysm and bile duct injury, leading to hemobilia post-discharge.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can lead to iatrogenic injury of hepatic or cystic arteries.
- Arterial injury may manifest as intraoperative hemorrhage or hepatic ischemia.
- Bile duct injury can occur concurrently with arterial injury.