Lost Gallstones—a Small but Real Complication

Retained gallstones are considered a complication of cholecystectomies. If stones can be removed using minimally invasive procedures (ie, laparoscopically), patients' recovery time may decrease and satisfaction may increase. Correct and immediate diagnosis of this complication at the time of th...

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Published in:AORN journal 1999-09, Vol.70 (3), p.392,395,397,401,405-392,395,398,402,405
Main Author: Cafarella, Linda A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - etiology
Adult
Case studies
Cholecystectomy
Cholecystectomy - adverse effects
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic - adverse effects
Cholelithiasis - complications
Cholelithiasis - surgery
Complications and side effects
Endoscopy - methods
Endoscopy - nursing
Gallbladder
Gallbladder - surgery
Gallstones
Humans
Laparotomy - methods
Laparotomy - nursing
Male
Medical disorders
Middle Aged
Nursing
Perioperative Nursing
Surgery
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Summary:Retained gallstones are considered a complication of cholecystectomies. If stones can be removed using minimally invasive procedures (ie, laparoscopically), patients' recovery time may decrease and satisfaction may increase. Correct and immediate diagnosis of this complication at the time of the procedure often is the determining factor between patients' full recovery and their potential chronic illness. This article describes diagnostic tests and techniques used to surgically correct this complication and presents two case studies depicting patients' experiences from a few months to nine years postoperatively. AORM J 70 (Sept 1999) 392-405.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/S0001-2092(06)62321-1