[Choledochal lithiasis and stenosis secondary to the migration of a surgical clip]

Abstract

The migration of a clip to the common bile duct after cholecystectomy is an uncommon, usually late, complication that can lead to diverse complications like stone formation, stenosis, and obstruction in the bile duct. We present the case of a patient who presented with signs and symptoms of cholangitis due to clip migration one year after laparoscopic cholecystectomy; endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and biliary tract stent placement resolved the problem.

Keywords: Cholecystectomy; Choledocholithiasis; Clip quirúrgico; Colecistectomía; Coledocolitiasis; Common bile duct; Conducto biliar común; Surgical clip.