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A fistula is an atypical connection between two epithelial surfaces, in the case of an enterovesical fistula between the urinary and gastrointestinal systems. These may be the result of a number of causes including: 1.
Lauretta Agius, Daniele +1 more
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ABSTRACT Gallstone ileus represents an uncommon etiology of mechanical intestinal obstruction. Individuals with Crohn's disease are predisposed to both increased gallstone formation and a heightened risk of gastrointestinal malignancy. This case highlights the necessity of excluding malignancy when evaluating newly developed strictures in this patient ...
Tommaso Antenucci, Rosario Arena
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Cholecystocolonic fistula secondary to ascending colon diverticular disease: A case report
Key Clinical Message Cholecystocolonic fistula occurring as a complication of colonic diverticular disease is a rarely encountered clinical entity in which the patient may remain asymptomatic or present with vague abdominal or systemic symptoms. Imaging studies are usually not very reliable or effective in detecting direct communication between ...
Fatima Bhojani +7 more
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Complex presentation of Bouveret syndrome: Gastric outlet obstruction and septic complications
Bouveret syndrome, a rare form of gastric outlet obstruction, occurs when a large gallstone migrates through a cholecystoenteric fistula into the duodenum, causing obstruction. We report a 31-year-old female who initially presented with nausea, vomiting,
Mena Louis, DO +3 more
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Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction and occurs following the formation of a cholecystoenteric fistula, permitting passage of gallstones into the gastrointestinal tract.
James W. O’Brien +4 more
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Robotic management of primary cholecystoduodenal fistula: A case report and brief literature review
Abstract Background Cholecystoduodenal fistula (CDF) arises from persistent biliary tree disorders, causing fusion between the gallbladder and duodenum. Initially, open resection was common until laparoscopic fistula closure gained popularity. However, complexities within the gallbladder fossa yielded inconsistent outcomes. Advanced imaging and robotic
Anjelica Alfonso +11 more
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Rare Case of a Combined Cholecystocolonic and Cholecystoduodenal Fistula Presenting With Pneumobilia
Background: Cholecystoenteric fistulae are rare complications of gallstone disease, with a reported incidence of 0.5% to 0.9% of cholecystectomies. Cholecystoduodenal is the most common fistula followed by cholecystocolonic fistulae. Summary: We report a case of pneumobilia resulting from a combined cholecystoduodenal and cholecystocolonic fistulae ...
Fredrick J. Bohanon +7 more
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Giant Gallstones – a Systematic Review
Giant gallstones are rare occurrences and measure 5 cm in any one dimension. They present unique set of features and complications. Due to their rarity, we conducted this systematic review to investigate the profile of patients with giant gallstones ...
Amjaad Alkhezzi +4 more
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Chronic Gallstone Disease Presenting as Cholecystoduodenal Fistula [PDF]
Cholecystoduodenal fistula (CDF) is the most common cholecystoenteric fistula. It is a late complication of gallbladder disease with calculus and is mainly encountered in the elderly and females.
Ali, Sajid
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Rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction
Bouveret’s syndrome is a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction. The stones enter the small bowel via cholecysto-enteric fistula. The most common presenting symptoms are abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Sonal Gandhi, Niraj Jani
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