Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis (CCL) in “Kasabach–Merritt syndrome” (KMS) (Kaposi-tumor like hemangioendothelioma with case-specific perioperative management)

Abstract

The Kasabach–Merritt syndrome (KMS) is characterized by the occurrence of hemangioendothelioma (giant hemangioma with thrombosis leading to thrombocytopenia), which can be associated with disseminated intravasal coagulation. Specific aim: Based on (i) selective references from the current scientific literature and derived recommendations as well as (ii) own experiences obtained in the diagnostic and perioperative management of a representative case from daily practice in abdominal surgery, the specific case undergoing elective cholecystectomy (CCE) in KMS is to be described by means of scientific case report.

Keywords

• cholecystectomy
• elective general surgery
• giant hemangioma
• hemangioendothelioma
• kasabach-merritt syndrome (kms)
• vascular surgery