Duodenal Obstruction by a Gallstone (Bouveret's Syndrome) Managed by Endoscopic Stone Extraction: A Case Report and Review

Gastric outlet obstruction caused by a large gallstone in the duodenum or pylorus (Bouveret's syndrome) is a rare complication of gallstone disease. The presenting symptoms are often...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Franzjosef Schweiger, Rowen Shinder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1997-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1997/182768