Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report

Introduction: Bile duct fistulas (BDFs) stemming mainly from surgery after cholecystectomy present a significant global health challenge due to their associated morbidity and complications. If proven effective, alternative treatments may be preferred, given the invasive nature of the conventional tr...

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Main Authors: Ekaterina Ivanenko, Aaditi Lakshmana, Seema Mahesh, George Vithoulkas
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Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2025-01-01
Series:Integrative Medicine Reports
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Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/27683222251362844
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description Introduction: Bile duct fistulas (BDFs) stemming mainly from surgery after cholecystectomy present a significant global health challenge due to their associated morbidity and complications. If proven effective, alternative treatments may be preferred, given the invasive nature of the conventional treatment. Case presentation: This is the case of a 54-year-old female patient with bile duct injury that occurred during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, resulting in a BDF and liver abscess. Conventional treatment provided little benefit, resulting in a shift toward homeopathic treatment. Notably, homeopathy not only addressed immediate postoperative concerns but also played a beneficial role in healing the fistula and managing chronic conditions. Conclusion: The case showed sustained improvement in liver function and overall well-being throughout a 6-year follow-up, despite the initial grim prognosis. Further, research is imperative to gain a better understanding of the benefits of the treatment observed here.
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spelling doaj-art-cf2079855cf148d698542fd0223556bd2025-08-20T02:46:19ZengMary Ann LiebertIntegrative Medicine Reports2768-32222025-01-0141838910.1177/27683222251362844Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case ReportEkaterina Ivanenko0Aaditi Lakshmana1Seema Mahesh2George Vithoulkas3Anaesthesiologist, Surgical Clinic of Peoples Friendship University (PFU), Moscow, Russia.Centre for Classical Homeopathy, Bangalore, India.Centre for Classical Homeopathy, Bangalore, India.International Academy for Classical Homeopathy, Alonissos, Greece.Introduction: Bile duct fistulas (BDFs) stemming mainly from surgery after cholecystectomy present a significant global health challenge due to their associated morbidity and complications. If proven effective, alternative treatments may be preferred, given the invasive nature of the conventional treatment. Case presentation: This is the case of a 54-year-old female patient with bile duct injury that occurred during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, resulting in a BDF and liver abscess. Conventional treatment provided little benefit, resulting in a shift toward homeopathic treatment. Notably, homeopathy not only addressed immediate postoperative concerns but also played a beneficial role in healing the fistula and managing chronic conditions. Conclusion: The case showed sustained improvement in liver function and overall well-being throughout a 6-year follow-up, despite the initial grim prognosis. Further, research is imperative to gain a better understanding of the benefits of the treatment observed here.https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/27683222251362844bile duct fistulabile duct injurylaparoscopic cholecystectomyclassical homeopathycase report
spellingShingle Ekaterina Ivanenko
Aaditi Lakshmana
Seema Mahesh
George Vithoulkas
Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report
Integrative Medicine Reports
bile duct fistula
bile duct injury
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
classical homeopathy
case report
title Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report
title_full Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report
title_fullStr Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report
title_short Postoperative Bile Duct Fistula and Liver Abscess from Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Treated with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Report
title_sort postoperative bile duct fistula and liver abscess from laparoscopic cholecystectomy treated with classical homeopathy a case report
topic bile duct fistula
bile duct injury
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
classical homeopathy
case report
url https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/27683222251362844
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