Delayed intrahepatic subcapsular hematoma after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Steve M. M. de Castro; Jim A. Reekers; Boudewijn J. Dwars

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.11.023

Delayed intrahepatic subcapsular hematoma after laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Steve M. M. de Castro, Jim A. Reekers, Boudewijn J. Dwars

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Abstract

Intrahepatic subcapsular hematoma after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a rare complication and is potentially life threatening. When radiologic studies confirm the presence of the hematoma, the decision to follow a conservative treatment should involve clinical monitoring. If there are signs of infection, the collection can safely be drained percutaneously. If there are signs of active bleeding, a selective embolization should be attempted first. If unsuccessful, subsequent surgical evacuation should be performed. We report the case of a patient with an intrahepatic subcapsular hematoma after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which occurred 6 weeks after surgery, and review the literature concerning the management of these bleedings. Crown Copyright (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	629-631
Journal	Clinical imaging
Volume	36
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.11.023
Publication status	Published - 2012

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