Abstract
We describe a complication in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Theroutine introduction of a midclavicular secondary trocar resulted in a largehematoma of the rectus sheath. The patient developed atelectasis and pneu-monia and required extended hospitalization. This previously described com-plication is detailed with recommendations to prevent its occurrence.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 344-345 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Dec 1992 |
Keywords
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy complications
- Rectus sheath hematoma