Gallstone Ileus Caused by Migration of Gallstone Through Cholecystoduodenal Fistula Resulting in Small Bowel Obstruction

Division

Far West

Hospital

MountainView Hospital

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

4-21-2023

Keywords

choledochoduodenal fistula, cholelithiasis, enterolithotomy, gallstone ileus, small-bowel obstruction

Disciplines

Digestive System Diseases | Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

Abstract

Gallstone ileus is a rare condition characterized by mechanical obstruction of the intestine due to gallstone impaction. Diagnosis is based on clinical history, symptoms, and characteristic Computed Tomography (CT) scan findings. Treatment typically involves surgical extraction of gallstones, with laparoscopy as an effective and potentially safer approach. Here, we describe a case of an 84-year-old woman with gallstone ileus presenting with small bowel obstruction.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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