A case of gallstone ileus with an unusual impaction site and spontaneous evacuation

A case of gallstone ileus with an unusual impaction site and spontaneous evacuation

Gallstone ileus is an unusual cause of colonic obstruction. The formation of a fistula between the gall bladder and the bowel wall may allow a gallstone to enter the intestinal tract. Plain abdominal films, abdominal ultrasound and abdominal computed tomography aid in the diagnosis. Although surgery...

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Main Authors: Anagnostopoulos G, Sakorafas G, Kolettis T, Kotsifopoulos N, Kassaras G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Gallstone ileus
colon
cholecystocolonic fistula
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