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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René Flores-Franco (2013). Thoracic empyema due to migrated gallstones. Annals of Hepatology, 12(2), 325-326. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-78267