Fortuitously discovered gallbladder lithiasis and surgery

When confronted with the fortuitous discovery of cholelithiasis, a simultaneous operation is advisible in view of the drawbacks of performing a second operation and the risks of postoperative cholecystitis. Analysis of the author's results and those reported in the literature shows only a sligh...

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Published inLa semaine des hopitaux : organe fonde par l'Association d'enseignement medical des hopitaux de Paris Vol. 58; no. 41; p. 2379
Main Authors Lauru, Y, Ponsot, Y, Garbay, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 11.11.1982
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Cholecystectomy
Cholelithiasis - diagnosis
Cholelithiasis - surgery
Female
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Laparotomy
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:When confronted with the fortuitous discovery of cholelithiasis, a simultaneous operation is advisible in view of the drawbacks of performing a second operation and the risks of postoperative cholecystitis. Analysis of the author's results and those reported in the literature shows only a slightly increased morbidity rate and a similar mortality rate. In high-risk patients, and if the cholecystectomy appears difficult, the removal of the stones followed by a cholecystostomy is less aggressive and faster.