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Gallstone ileus - the double challenge: case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Investigative Surgery, 2016 Gallstone ileus is a rare condition which occurs as an evolutive complication of biliary lithiasis. It occurs after stone migration from extrahepatic biliary tree to the digestive lumen, mostly through a biliary-enteric fistula.
Petrişor Banu +5 more
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Laparoscopic two-stage procedure for gallstone ileus
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, 2019 Gallstone is a rare cause of bowel obstruction and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Here, we report a case of gallstone ileus treated by laparoscopic two-stage procedure.
Koichi Inukai +3 more
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Gallstone ileus: retrospective review of a single centre\u27s experience using two surgical procedures [PDF]
, 2008 Introduction:Gallstone ileus is responsible for 1-3 percent of cases of mechanical small bowel obstruction. Debate continues regarding choice of optimal surgical procedure.
Riaz, N., Tayeb, M., Khan, M. R.
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Karewsky syndrome: A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2015 IntroductionGallstone ileus can be a lethal disease, rarely suspected in the clinical scenario. It represents about 25% of all bowel obstruction cases in patients older than 65. There is a classification of gallstone ileus based on the onset time: acute,
Bautista-López, Carlos Alfredo +6 more
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Gallstone Ileus: An Unlikely Cause of Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2017 Gallstone ileus is a rare disease that accounts for 1–4% of intestinal obstructions. Almost exclusively a condition in the older female population, it is a difficult diagnosis to make.
Estela Abich +2 more
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Gallstone ileus: An overview of the literature
Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition), 2017 Introduction: Gallstone ileus represents 4% of the causes of bowel obstruction in the general population, but increases to 25% in patients above the age of 65 years. Gallstone ileus does not present with unique symptoms, making diagnosis difficult.
C.F. Ploneda-Valencia +7 more
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Bouveret Syndrome: When There Are No Options
, 2015 Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Volume 29, Issue 1, Page 17-18, 2015.
Harith Baharith, Khurram Khan
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A challenging case of gastric outlet obstruction (Bouveret's syndrome): a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011 Introduction Bouveret's syndrome is a clinically distinct form of gallstone ileus caused by the formation of a fistula between the biliary tract and duodenum. This case reinforces the need for early recognition and treatment of Bouveret's syndrome, as it
Gelrud Andres +2 more
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Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2017 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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GALL STONE ILEUS: A RARE CAUSE OF SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2014 Gallstone ileus is a rare disease and accounts for 1-4% of all cases of mechanical intestinal obstruction. It usually occurs in the elderly with a female predominance and may result in a high mortality rate.
Sohail Saqib Chatha +2 more
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