Retained fecalith after laparoscopic appendectomy
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- DOI: 10.1007/s004649900967
Retained fecalith after laparoscopic appendectomy
Abstract
An intraabdominal abscess developed from a retained fecalith following laparoscopic appendectomy. We discuss the prevention and management of retained fecaliths in light of the numerous reports of retained gallstones.
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