Recurrent gallstone ileus: case report and literature review

Autor: Pronio, Annamaria, Piroli, S., Caporilli, Daniela, Ciamberlano, B., Coluzzi, M., Castellucci, G., Vestri, Anna Rita, Pitasi, Franca, Montesani, Chiara
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Il Giornale di chirurgia. 34(1-2)
ISSN: 0391-9005
Popis: The gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis and it represents the 1-4% of small intestinal mechanical obstruction. Gallstone is generally wedged in the terminal ileum, even if unusual locations have been described. The literature reports a very high morbidity and mortality, often because misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. There is no unique opinion in literature about the choice between one-stage and two-stage surgery. We report a clinical case that summarizes the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of gallstone ileus.
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