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Gallstone ileus - a case report

, 2018
Introduction: A gallstone in the gallbladder may cause acute inflammation and eventually move into the adjacent duodenum through a cholecysto-enteric fistula.
Petkov, Adrian; Medical University of Varna, Kozhuharov, Teodor; Medical University of Varna, Grigorov, Rozen; Medical University of Varna, Chernopolski, Plamen; St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, Bozhkov, Vasil; St. Marina University Hospital, Varna   +4 more
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A CASE OF GALLSTONE ILEUS

, 2009
Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholecystolithiasis. We report a case of gallstone ileus diagnosed preoperatively by abdominal computed tomography (CT).
中辻, 直之, 越智, 祥隆, 八倉, 一晃, 吉田, 英晃   +3 more
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Large Bowel Obstruction Due to a Big Gallstone Successfully Treated with Endoscopic Mechanical Lithotripsy

Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2015
Colonic gallstone ileus in an uncommon mechanical bowel obstruction caused by intraluminal impaction of one or more gallstones. The surgical management of gallstone ileus is complex and is potentially of high risk.
Marco Balzarini, Laura Broglia, Giovanni Comi, Calcedonio Calcara   +3 more
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Perforated Closed-Loop Obstruction Secondary to Gallstone Ileus of the Transverse Colon: A Rare Entity

Case Reports in Surgery, 2015
Introduction. Gallstone ileus (GSI) of the colon is an extremely rare entity with potentially serious complications including perforation. Case Presentation.
S. P. Carr, F. T. MacNamara, K. M. Muhammed, E. Boyle, S. M. McHugh, P. Naughton, A. Leahy   +6 more
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Gallstone Ileus in Octogenarians: Is Cholecystectomy Really Needed?

, 2022
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis and occurs when a gallstone migrates through a cholecystoenteric fistula and impacts within the gastrointestinal tract. Surgical intervention remains the treatment of choice, which consists of
Koliakos, N., Nastos, K., Pikoulis, E., Bakopoulos, A., Misiakos, E.P., Papaconstantinou, D., Tzortzis, A.S., Kofopoulos-Lymperis, E.   +7 more
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An authentic radiological triad of Rigler allowing the diagnosis of gallstone ileus: A case report

Radiology Case Reports
The Rigler's Triad consists by three radiological signs, including intestinal obstruction, pneumobilia, and an aberrant gallstone in the bowel. It is an inconstant triad considered being pathognomonic of gallstone ileus. Gallstone ileus is an exceptional
Aliou Zabeirou, Adama Saidou, Hama Younssa, Lassey James Didier, Moussa Younoussa, Rachid Sani   +5 more
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Gallstone ileus one quarter of a century post cholecystectomy

Annals of Hepatology, 2008
Gallstone ileus is a rare but potentially serious complication of cholelithiasis. It is usually preceded by history of biliary symptoms. It usually occurs as a result of a large gallstone creating and passing through a cholecysto-enteric fistula. Most of
Mahmud Saedon, Stavros Gourgiotis, Nikolaos S. Salemis, Ali W. Majeed, Apostolos Zavos   +4 more
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What are the clues to gallstone ileus when stones don't show up on scans? A case presentation and literature review

Radiology Case Reports
Gallstone ileus is a rare yet significant cause of mechanical bowel obstruction, particularly in elderly patients. This condition arises when gallstones migrate into the gastrointestinal tract through a cholecystoenteric fistula, often due to chronic ...
Mena Louis, DO, Nathaniel Grabill, MD, Bradley Kuhn, MD, Brian Gibson, MD   +3 more
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Clinical and radiological diagnosis of gallstone ileus: a mini review

, 2017
Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of bowel obstruction, which mainly affects the elderly population. The associated mortality is estimated to be up to 30%.
Minna Chang, Chang, Hanna M., Fuju Chang, Aina I. Chang, Hanna M. Chang, Chang, Liisa, Chang, Fuju, Liisa Chang, Chang, Minna, Chang, Aina I.   +9 more
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A rare cause of ileus: Gallstone ileus [PDF]

, 2010
Safra taşı ileusu nadir görülen bir hastalıktır. Mekanik obstruksiyonlu hastaların yaklaşık %1-4’ünü oluşturur. Teşhiste gecikmeden dolayı mortalite ve morbiditesi yüksektir.
Karaca, A. Serdar, Yücel, Ahmet Fikret, Aydın, İbrahim, Pergel, Ahmet, Şahin, Dursun Ali   +4 more
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