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, sa.1, ss.63-65, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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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.