Unusual Clinical Presentation of Hemobilia with Recurrent Vasovagal Episodes

Case Rep Gastroenterol. 2017 Sep 26;11(3):554-558. doi: 10.1159/000479311. eCollection 2017 Sep-Dec.

Abstract

Hemobilia is caused by the abnormal connection between a blood vessel and the bile duct, which is usually iatrogenic and caused by hepatobiliary procedures. The classic triad of hemobilia includes biliary colic, obstructive jaundice, and gastrointestinal bleeding. We present the case of an 80-year-old man who had laparoscopic cholecystectomy complicated by hemobilia. He had an unusual presentation of hemobilia in the form of transient vasovagal episodes in addition to abdominal pain and hematochezia.

Keywords: Hemobilia; Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; Recurrent vasovagal episodes.

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