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An uncommon cause of common presentation – Gall stone ileus: A case report and review of literature
About 1%-4% of all cases of mechanical intestinal obstruction were caused by rare disease gallstone ileus. It is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis.
Anand Munghate
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Gallstone Ileus—Lessons from a Missed Diagnosis
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon presentation in patients with acute abdomen. Its diagnosis and treatment are often delayed due to its nonspecific clinical presentation.
Animesh Ajit Sathe +1 more
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Recurrent Gallstone Ileus [PDF]
Mechanical small bowel obstructions caused by gallstones account for 1% to 3% of cases. In these patients, 80% to 90% of residual gallstones in these patients will pass through a remaining fistula without consequence. Recurrent gallstone ileus has been reported in 5% of patients.
Nicolas, Hayes, Sanjoy, Saha
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Gallstone Ileus: An Unlikely Cause of Mechanical Small Bowel Obstruction
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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Hepatic Subcapsular Hematoma: A Rare Complication After ERCP: A Case Report and Review of Literature
ABSTRACT Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is widely used for diagnosing and treating biliary and pancreatic disorders, yet it carries a risk of complications, including the rare development of subcapsular hepatic hematoma (SHH). We report the case of a 32‐year‐old woman who presented with abdominal pain following ERCP for gallstone
Anwar Zahran +5 more
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Lessons Learned From Cholecystectomy for a Giant Gallstone
ABSTRACT Giant gallstones are a rare phenomenon that may pose technical challenges for surgeons. We describe the case of an 81‐year‐old female who presented to our regional health service with acute cholecystitis and a computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrating a possible porcelain gallbladder.
Shasha Haycock +5 more
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Gallstone ileus: An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction
Gallstone ileus is an infrequent cause of intestinal obstruction. It is typically the result of cholecystoduodenal fistula, computed tomography scan is the best modality for the diagnosis.
Mohamed Bouziane +5 more
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Beyond Cystic Fibrosis: Recognising Shwachman‐Diamond Syndrome in the Respiratory Clinic
Our case shows how SDS can mimic CF (borderline sweat electrolytes, recurrent lower respiratory infections, pancreatic insufficiency) but diverge in trajectory and management. Over 42 years, our patient demonstrated: (1) recurrent infections, (2) persistent pancreatic insufficiency and (3) intermittent neutropenia.
Freda Yang +3 more
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Gallstone ileus is a rare aetiology of bowel obstruction and very infrequently occurs in the colon. Typically, colonic gallstone ileus carries a high morbidity and mortality and requires surgery. This case report describes a cholecystocolonic fistula in a patient with ulcerative colitis with resulting colonic gallstone ileus, which was successfully ...
Lee Sigmon +3 more
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Application of the Da Vinci Single‐Port (SP) Robot in General Surgery: A First Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Introduction Minimally invasive surgery has revolutionized surgical practice by reducing surgical trauma and enhancing recovery. In this context, the da Vinci SP System represents a major technological advancement. This review aims to report its clinical applications in general surgery, evaluating associated outcomes and potential advantages ...
Antonio Cubisino +2 more
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