Subphrenic abscess resulting in resection of the lower basal segment of the right lung: A severe complication following laparoscopic appendectomy

Bilsel, Y; Oncel, D; Dilege, S; Guloglu, RECEP

doi:10.1089/lap.2005.15.63

Subphrenic abscess resulting in resection of the lower basal segment of the right lung: A severe complication following laparoscopic appendectomy

Bilsel Y., Oncel D., Dilege S., Guloglu R.

JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A, no.1, pp.63-65, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1089/lap.2005.15.63
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC & ADVANCED SURGICAL TECHNIQUES-PART A
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.63-65
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

We report the case of an 18-year-old boy who developed an intrathoracic abscess with rupture of the diaphragm following a laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for a perforated appendicitis. LA is an established procedure in the treatment of appendicitis. It is a safe and efficacious technique, but several complications can occur with this procedure, and surgeons should be aware of the potential dangers. Herein, we present a previously unreported thoracic complication following an LA.