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Colonic gallstone ileus [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2017
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, Jared Rejeski, Brandon Marion, Michael Fina   +3 more
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Beyond Cystic Fibrosis: Recognising Shwachman‐Diamond Syndrome in the Respiratory Clinic

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
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, Ladina Weitnauer, Imogen Felton, Nicholas J. Simmonds   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallstone Ileus, a Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction: A Case Report

Iatreia
Introduction: Gallstone ileus represents an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. Management options range from enterotomy with stone extraction to concurrent enterotomy and cholecystectomy.
Brito Rojas, Isabel Cristina
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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.
Khan, M. R., Riaz, N., Tayeb, M.
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Imaging of ischemia, obstruction and infection in the abdomen [PDF]

, 2018
Intestinal ischemia is a serious condition that continues to be associated with mortalities in excess of 70%. Intestinal obstruction and gastrointestinal tract sepsis are common conditions, accounting for a large proportion of patients admitted to ...
Maher, Michael M., McLaughlin, Patrick D., Murphy, Kevin P., O'Connor, Owen J., Twomey, Maria   +4 more
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Application of the Da Vinci Single‐Port (SP) Robot in General Surgery: A First Systematic Review

The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery, Volume 21, Issue 6, December 2025.
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, Maurice Chazal, Fabrizio Panaro   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Post‐Cholecystectomy Pancreatitis When Zero Means Lethal: Fulminant Post‐Cholecystectomy Pancreatitis Following a Benign Initial Ranson Score—A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Post‐cholecystectomy pancreatitis (PCP) represents a rare yet potentially lethal iatrogenic complication whose clinical management is frequently undermined by an insidious progression and the fallibility of traditional prognostic models. We present a compelling case of fulminant PCP in a 46‐year‐old female whose fatal trajectory powerfully ...
Fazeela Bibi, Amina Asad, Khalil Elabdi, F. N. U. Mainka, Abdul Quddoos Anwar, Bilal Aslam, Azwa Zubair, Qurat‐ul‐Ain Akram, Fatima Tirmzi, Said Hamid Sadat   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallstone Ileus: Strangulation of the Small Bowel Following a Remote History of a Cholecystectomy [PDF]

Journal of Acute Care Surgery
Gallstone ileus is rare complication of cholecystitis or cholelithiasis due to the formation of an aberrant communication between the gallbladder and small bowel. The movement of the gallstone to the small bowel may cause bowel obstruction.
Sammy Shihadeh, Kyle Carey, Luis Llerena, Ali Al-Rawi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

An unusual case of mechanical bowel obstruction due to cholecysto-intestinal fistula and impacted gallstone: A case report and literature review

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2023
Gallstone ileus is a rare entity and constitutes an uncommon complication of gallstone disease. It is caused by the impaction of a gallstone in the gastrointestinal tract and may cause serious symptoms or even life-threatening complications. It should be
Ioannis G Gkionis, Theofanis G Kokkinakis, Andreas F Strehle, Mathaios E Flamourakis, Michail I Giakoumakis, Marios A Mannaris, Eleni I Kaloeidi, Eirini S Apostolaki, Manousos S Christodoulakis, Aggelos Laliotis   +9 more
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Gallstone ileus: a rare type of intestinal obstruction in Ghana [PDF]

, 2021
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction in Ghana. A patient with gallstone ileus that was diagnosed intra-operatively after being treated conservatively as adhesive small bowel obstruction for ten days is reported to highlight the ...
E. Obaka, Henry, K. Affram, Nelson, K. Asare, Offei   +2 more
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