laparoscopic management of a cholecystocutaneous fistula: a case report

conclusions laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and feasible technique to manage cholecystocutaneous fistulas. case presentation a 55-year-old male with comorbidities presented with a discharging sinus at the right upper quadrant area after an abdominal wall abscess drainage. a computerized tomography scan showed a biliary fistula. laparoscopic cholecystectomy was carried out successfully. introduction a cholecystocutaneous fistula an abnormal epithelial tract that allows communication between the gallbladder and the skin, manifests as a rare complication of gall stones.the treatment of choice is definitive surgical excision of both the gallbladder and the tract, usually by an open operation. however, a laparoscopic approach is another option, especially if the patient is elderly and has other co morbidities. we report a case of a laparoscopically managed cholecystocutaneous fistula.