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  • Title: Biliary-cutaneous fistula: an uncommon complication of retained gallstones following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Author: Lau MW, Hall CN, Brown TH.
    Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc; 1996 Apr; 6(2):150-1. PubMed ID: 8680640.
    Abstract:
    A biliary-cutaneous fistula occurring as a late complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is described. The fistula was associated with retained gallstone fragments following intra-operative spillage and attempted retrieval. The fate of intra-peritoneal gallstones is reviewed and preventative measures discussed.
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