Clip Migration in Common Bile Duct: An Uncommon Complication of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Authors

  • U. Pradhan Department of GI and General Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • P. Gyawali Department of GI and General Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • R. Dahal Department of GI and General Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • P. Joshi Lakhey Department of GI and General Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v20i1.50558

Keywords:

Clip migration, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard procedure for symptomatic cholelithiasis. During the procedure the cystic duct is ligated with titanium clips. Migration of these clips after cholecystectomy is a rare complication and may result in stone formation in common bile duct (CBD). We are here discussing a case of a 29 years female who presented with choledocholithiasis 10 years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The clip was incidentally discovered during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and stone extraction. The patient was managed successfully at our center.

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Published

2022-03-31

How to Cite

Pradhan, U., Gyawali, P., Dahal, R., & Joshi Lakhey, P. (2022). Clip Migration in Common Bile Duct: An Uncommon Complication of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 20(1), 111–113. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v20i1.50558

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Case Notes