Thoracic empyema due to migrated gallstones
Journal Title: Annals of Hepatology - Year 2013, Vol 12, Issue 2
Abstract
Hepatobiliary conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis of right pleural effusion. Here we present the illustrative images of thoracic empyema due to migrated gallstones in a woman who was treated for laparoscopic cholecystectomy one year before. The gallstones were obtained unexpectedly during a thoracentesis with aid of an Abrams needle. This rare complication is discussed under current literature review.
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René Flores-Franco
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