Exudative Ascites after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy with Hysterectomy: Mystery Unsolved??
Published: 2021-06-16
Page: 414-416
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 2]
Pratik Biswas
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Zen Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Vishakha Kalikar *
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Zen Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Roy Patankar
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Zen Hospital, Mumbai, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Laparoscopic surgeries are known to have their own set of complications. We report the case of a middle-aged lady who developed ascites of unknown origin, immediately, following laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hysterectomy. Though most cases are attributed to unidentified bowel, biliary tree, urinary tract and lymphatic system injuries, after reviewing medical literature, we found a few case reports pointing towards allergic reaction to co2, glutaraldehyde or electrocautery and formaldehyde being rare causes of ascites following laparoscopy.
Keywords: Ascites, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopic