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Gallstone ileus: An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction

Radiology Case Reports, 2022
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, Nawal Bouknani, Mariam Kassimi, Jihane Habi, Hind Guerroum, Mohamed Mahi   +5 more
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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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Lessons Learned From Cholecystectomy for a Giant Gallstone

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 12, December 2025.
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, Jordan Dewei Lee, Annie Jiao Wang, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Kristy Mansour, Bradley Bidwell   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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: 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
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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
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A case of gallstone ileus [PDF]

, 1992
Gallstone ileus is a relatively rare complication of cholecystolithiasis. This is a case report of gallstone ileus. A 65-year-old Japanese male was admitted with a one week history of moderately epigastralgia and vomiting.
Inufusa, Haruhiko, 牧本, 伸一郎, 進藤, 勝久, 上江洲, 朝弘, Yasutomi, Masayuki, Uezu, Asahiro, Matsuda, Taiji, 横家, 正樹, Matsuo, Yoshio, 仲本, 剛, Nakamoto, Takeshi, Kageyama, Eisuke, 安富, 正幸, Yokoya, Masaki, Shindo, Katsuhisa, 陰山, 英介, Nakamura, Masato, 犬房, 春彦, 松田, 泰次, 中村, 正人, Makimoto, Shinichirou, 松尾, 吉郎   +21 more
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Gallstone Ileus: A forgotten rare cause of intestinal obstruction

The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, 2007
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis, with a high morbidity and mortality rate - usually related to the delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Diagnosing gallstone ileus needs a high index of suspicion.
Al-Obaid Omar
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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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