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Bouveret′s syndrome is a rare condition of gastric outlet obstruction resulting from the migration of a gallstone through a choledochoduodenal fistula. Due to the large size of these stones and the difficult location in which they become impacted, endoscopic treatment is unsuccessful and most patients require surgery.
Jason N. Rogart +3 more
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We report the case of a 55-year-old patient presenting with biliary obstruction caused by coil migration from a recently performed embolization of a post-traumatic gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm.
Omar Safi Zuberi, DO +1 more
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Over 2000 gallstones of varying sizes and types during a cholecystectomy
Key Clinical Message This rare case highlights the number of over 2000 mixed gallstones, which shows the importance of thorough evaluation in patients with RUQ pain to identify underlying conditions and associated complications.
Hamzeh Mohammadi Sardo +1 more
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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 nonspecific and include nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain and a history of gallbladder disease.
Franzjosef Schweiger, Rowen Shinder
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Transduodenal Endosonography-Guided Biliary Drainage and Duodenal Stenting for Palliation of Malignant Obstructive Jaundice and Duodenal Obstruction [PDF]
Context Endosonography-guided biliary drainage has been used over the last few years as a salvage procedure when endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography fails. Malignant gastric outlet obstruction may also be present in these patients.
Bacchella, Telesforo +7 more
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Immune Dysfunctlon in Patients With Obstructive Jaundice, Mediators and Implications for Treatments
Patients with obstructive jaundice have an increased perioperative complication rate. Sepsis, bleeding, wound problems, renal and liver malfunction are all seen in these patients. Assessment of immune function has been an active research area in these patients.
W. G. Jiang, M. C. A. Puntis
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Non-perforated peptic ulcer disease: multidetector CT findings, complications, and differential diagnosis [PDF]
Despite availability of effective therapies, peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a major global disease, resulting from a combination of persistent Helicobacter pylori infection and widespread use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
A. Vella +5 more
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To reevaluate the current features of spontaneous internal biliary fistulas, we reviewed 1,929 consecutive patients who had been treated for biliary tract diseases during the recent 12‐year period. Thirty‐three patients had internal biliary fistulas and the incidence was 1.9%. Of 33 patients, 20 were women and 13 were men with the average age 63 years,
Hiroyuki Yamashita +4 more
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Biliary stent-related enteric perforations are very rare complications that are caused by the sharp end of a metallic stent, stent migration, or tumor invasion.
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Choledochoduodenal fistula due to duodenal ulceration
The causes of spontaneous internal biliary fistula are briefly stated and two cases of choledochoduodenal fistula resulting from ulceration of the first part of the duodenum are reported. The value of demonstrating the actual site of the fistula during barium meal examination is noted. Other suggestive signs are discussed.
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