Cholecystocutaneous Fistula after Percutaneous Gallbladder Drainage

• Main Authors: Stahs Pripotnev, Andrew Petrakos
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Karger Publishers 2014-04-01
• Series: Case Reports in Gastroenterology
• Subjects: Percutaneous drainage; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Gallstones; Cholecystitis; Cholecystocutaneous fistula
• Online Access: http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/362360

Cases of cholecystocutaneous fistulas are now a rare occurrence as a result of rapid diagnosis and treatment. We present a case of cholecystocutaneous fistula developing after the removal of a percutaneous drain for the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Re-occurring infection and presence of gallstones led to fistulization of the gallbladder fundus and the development of a tract along the path created by the drain. The patient presented with re-occurring right upper quadrant abdominal pain, purulent discharge from the fistulous opening and expulsion of multiple gallstones. She underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and fistula excision.