Dropped gallstones as a computed tomography clue in recurrent intra-abdominal absce sses - A case report

Dropped gallstones are uncommon but an important complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, often overlooked due to their typical asymptomatic nature. Spillage of gallstones into the abdominal cavity is referred to as dropped gallstones. Although often clinically silent, retained intraperitoneal gallstones can occasionally lead to delayed complications, the most notable being recurrent intra-abdominal abscesses and fistula formation. Here, we report a case of recurrent right subdiaphragmatic abscess after laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to dropped gallstones, which was managed surgically.