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01-05-2008 | Case Report

Postoperative Surgicel mimicking abscesses following cholecystectomy and liver biopsy

Authors: Alicia C. Arnold, Aaron Sodickson

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

In postoperative patients presenting with abdominal pain or fever, a computed tomography (CT) finding of gas in the operative site raises concern for abscess but can be mimicked by the normal postoperative appearance of oxidized regenerated cellulose (Surgicel). Information about the operative use of Surgicel and its location is important for accurate CT interpretation of postoperative studies. This case illustrates a scenario in which knowledge of the use of Surgicel offered an explanation for the CT findings, resulting in successful conservative management.

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Title: Postoperative Surgicel mimicking abscesses following cholecystectomy and liver biopsy
Authors: Alicia C. Arnold
Aaron Sodickson
Publication date: 01-05-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-007-0665-2

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Postoperative Surgicel mimicking abscesses following cholecystectomy and liver biopsy

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