| Gallstone ileus: a difficult emergency diagnosis! | |
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PMID: 18797981 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Gallstone ileus (GSI) is a rare cause of mechanical small bowel obstruction. It occurs when a fistula between the gallbladder and the small bowel facilitates the migration of gallstone(s) into the small bowel. The commonest site of impaction is in the terminal ileum. We report the case of a 71-year-old female presenting with GSI diagnosed on CT scan. She was surgically explored and gallstones extracted by a simple enterotomy leading to full recovery of the patient. |
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Authors:
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B Memon; H Sharma; M A Anwar; M A Memon |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-09-17 |
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Title: Irish journal of medical science Volume: 179 ISSN: 1863-4362 ISO Abbreviation: Ir J Med Sci Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806864 Medline TA: Ir J Med Sci Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Chelsmford Avenue, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia. mmemon@yahoo.com |
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