Abstract | RATIONALE: Migration of endoclips and stitches into the duodenum after laparoscopic hepatectomy is incredibly rare with a poorly understood mechanism. PATIENT CONCERNS: DIAGNOSES: Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan showed high density shades in duodenal ampulla. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed deformation of the duodenal ampulla into two lumens; hem-o-lock clips and stitches were detected in the upper lumen. Contrast enhanced CT scan revealed gastric cancer with liver metastasis (GCLM). INTERVENTIONS: The hem-o-lock clips and stitches were present in the wall of the duodenum; therefore, no attempt was made to remove them. High quality liquid diet, partial parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy were administered to the patient. OUTCOMES: LESSONS: This rare complication of the migration of endoclips and stitches into the duodenum after laparoscopic hepatectomy can cause epigastric pain and duodenal obstruction. The complication could be potentially avoided using absorbable endoclips and stitches or by performing of ultrasonic dissection by a skilled operator.
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Authors | Yan Xia, Xiao-Fei Gao, Cheng-Yu Shi, Yuan-Hui Jiang, Xin Yi |
Journal | Medicine
(Medicine (Baltimore))
Vol. 98
Issue 48
Pg. e18153
(Nov 2019)
ISSN: 1536-5964 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 31770257
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
(adverse effects, methods)
- Conservative Treatment
(methods)
- Duodenal Obstruction
(diagnostic imaging, etiology, physiopathology, therapy)
- Endoscopy, Digestive System
(methods)
- Female
- Foreign-Body Migration
(complications, diagnosis, physiopathology)
- Hepatectomy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Staging
- Patient Care Management
(methods)
- Postoperative Complications
(diagnosis, physiopathology)
- Stomach Neoplasms
(complications, pathology, therapy)
- Surgical Instruments
(adverse effects)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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