Imaging in the diagnosis of cholecystocutaneous fistulae

J Can Assoc Radiol. 1983 Mar;34(1):39-41.

Abstract

Adhesions formed between the gallbladder and abdominal wall secondary to gallstones and cholecystitis may result in perforation through the abdominal wall. Three cases of such cholecystocutaneous fistulae are presented and the clinical, radiographic and sonographic findings of this unusual entity are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles*
  • Aged
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Cholecystitis / complications
  • Cholecystography
  • Cholelithiasis / complications
  • Female
  • Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gallstones / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography