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ReviewAbdominal radiology (New York)2025

Post-operative complications of cholecystectomy: what the radiologist needs to know.

Irfan Amir Kazi, M Azfar Siddiqui, Nanda Deepa Thimmappa, Amr Abdelaziz, Ayman H Gaballah, Ryan Davis, Eric Kimchi, Ghassan Hammoud, Kazi A Syed, Ayesha Nasrullah

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Review in Abdominal radiology (New York), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Irfan Amir KaziDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital, University of Missouri, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO, 65212, USA. f.kaziamirirfan@health.missouri.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-0701-8188
M Azfar SiddiquiDepartment of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2065-3693
Nanda Deepa ThimmappaDepartment of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7561-7924
Amr AbdelazizDepartment of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Ayman H GaballahDepartment of Radiology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2540-9246
Ryan DavisDepartment of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Eric KimchiDepartment of Surgical Oncology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Ghassan HammoudDepartment of Gastroenterology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Kazi A SyedMedical Student, Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas, MO, USA.
Ayesha NasrullahDepartment of Radiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4681-2050

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cholecystectomy is one of the most performed surgical procedures. The safety of this surgery notwithstanding, the sheer volume of operations results in a notable incidence of post-cholecystectomy complications. Early and accurate diagnosis of such complications is essential for timely and effective management. Imaging techniques are critical for this purpose, aiding in distinguishing between expected postsurgical changes and true complications. This review highlights current knowledge on the indications for cholecystectomy, pertinent surgical anatomy and surgical technique, and the recognition of anatomical variants that may complicate surgery. The article also outlines the roles of various imaging modalities in identifying complications, the spectrum of possible postsurgical anatomical changes, and the implications of such findings. Furthermore, we explore the array of complications that can arise post-cholecystectomy, such as biliary system injuries, gallstone-related issues, vascular complications, and the formation of postsurgical collections. Radiologists should be adept at identifying normal and abnormal postoperative findings to guide patient management effectively.

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CholecystectomyPostoperative ComplicationsHumansBile duct injuryBile leakCholecystectomy complicationsDropped gallstones

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PMID38940909
PMCPMC11711778

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