BACKGROUND; Operative complications after laparo- scopic cholecystectomy (LC) vary. Abdominal pain and other symptoms caused by fluid accumulation in the opera- tive area are not uncommon. Cystic duct (CD) leakage is ...BACKGROUND; Operative complications after laparo- scopic cholecystectomy (LC) vary. Abdominal pain and other symptoms caused by fluid accumulation in the opera- tive area are not uncommon. Cystic duct (CD) leakage is one of the main sources of the fluid. This study was to eva- luate the procedures used in the diagnosis and management of CD leakage after LC. METHOD: The clinical materials of 3 patients with CD leakage after LC were studied retrospectively. RESULTS: Three female patients underwent LC for chronic cholecystitis associated with stones. Their clinical symp- toms were worsened of pre-existed cardiac arrhythmia, bile draining out from drainage tube, and biliary spillage from umbilical incision, respectively. Final diagnosis was made at the 1st, 2nd and 20th post-operative day. Two of the 3 patients were treated laparoscopically. Their opened CD stumps were closed with an endo-loop, with the abdomen irrigated and drained. The other patient was drained with the percutaneous technique, and a biliary stent was inserted under endoscopy. All patients recovered well. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical manifestations of CD leakage are different. Ascites can be found by B-ultrasound. Final diagnosis is dependent on magnetic resonance cholangiog- raphy and/or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatog- raphy. Minimally invasive techniques can be applied to this complication safely and effectively. Reoperarion for closure of the opened CD stump can be fulfilled under laparosco- py. Endoscopic drainage must be accompanied with effec- tive abdominal drainage.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND; Operative complications after laparo- scopic cholecystectomy (LC) vary. Abdominal pain and other symptoms caused by fluid accumulation in the opera- tive area are not uncommon. Cystic duct (CD) leakage is one of the main sources of the fluid. This study was to eva- luate the procedures used in the diagnosis and management of CD leakage after LC. METHOD: The clinical materials of 3 patients with CD leakage after LC were studied retrospectively. RESULTS: Three female patients underwent LC for chronic cholecystitis associated with stones. Their clinical symp- toms were worsened of pre-existed cardiac arrhythmia, bile draining out from drainage tube, and biliary spillage from umbilical incision, respectively. Final diagnosis was made at the 1st, 2nd and 20th post-operative day. Two of the 3 patients were treated laparoscopically. Their opened CD stumps were closed with an endo-loop, with the abdomen irrigated and drained. The other patient was drained with the percutaneous technique, and a biliary stent was inserted under endoscopy. All patients recovered well. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical manifestations of CD leakage are different. Ascites can be found by B-ultrasound. Final diagnosis is dependent on magnetic resonance cholangiog- raphy and/or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatog- raphy. Minimally invasive techniques can be applied to this complication safely and effectively. Reoperarion for closure of the opened CD stump can be fulfilled under laparosco- py. Endoscopic drainage must be accompanied with effec- tive abdominal drainage.
