Naslov
Right hepatectomy due to portal vein thrombosis in vasculobiliary injury following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report

Autori
Jadrijevic, Stipislav ; Sef, Davorin ; Kocman, Branislav ; Mrzljak, Anna ; Matasi, Hrvoje ; Skegro, Dinko

Izvornik
Journal of medical case reports (1752-1947) 7 (2014); 412-412

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, ostalo

Ključne riječi
hepatectomy; laparoscopic; cholecystectomy; portal; thrombosis; injury

Sažetak
NTRODUCTION: Vasculobiliary injury composed of bile duct, portal vein and hepatic artery injury is a rare, but the most severe, complication after cholecystectomy that may require hepatectomy or even urgent liver transplantation. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 36-year-old Caucasian woman with a biliary sepsis and a large right liver lobe abscess due to an extreme vasculobiliary injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Bismuth type IV biliary duct injury, portal vein thrombosis and injury of right hepatic artery were identified, resulting in life-threatening septic episodes. Right hepatectomy with Roux- en-Y hepaticojejunostomy and reconstruction of her portal vein with a vein allograft were performed. She fully recovered and remained well during 3 years of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Although rare, the impact of vasculobiliary injuries after cholecystectomy highlights the need for constant alertness and prompt management in order to minimize the risk of the routine operative procedure. Hepatectomy with biliary and vascular reconstruction should be considered early in the management of vasculobiliary injury to avoid the development of life-threatening consequences.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti

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