Gallstone Ileus – a case report

Authors

  • João Baptista de Paula Fraga Hospital de Pronto Socorro Dr. Mozart Geraldo Teixeira - Juiz de Fora, MG
  • Thiago Gonçalves Schröder e Souza Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Faculdade de Medicina
  • Antônio Carlos Rodrigues do Nascimento Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Faculdade de Medicina
  • Elias de Oliveira Moraes Hospital de Pronto Socorro Dr. Mozart Geraldo Teixeira - Juiz de Fora, MG
  • Felipe José Vieira Hospital de Pronto Socorro Dr. Mozart Geraldo Teixeira - Juiz de Fora, MG

Keywords:

Cálculos Biliares/complicações, Obstrução Intestinal, Colelitíase/complicações, Íleo/cirurgia

Abstract

Gallstone Ileus is a rare complication of cholecystitis usually associated with a biliary-enteric fistula, trought wich a gallstone passes to the bowel. The clinical presentation is that of complete or incomplete intestinal obstruction. We present a case report of Gallstone Ileus and describe the most important aspects of this condition.

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Published

2008-10-02

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Fraga JB de P, Schröder e Souza TG, Nascimento ACR do, Moraes E de O, Vieira FJ. Gallstone Ileus – a case report. HU Rev [Internet]. 2008Oct.2 [cited 2024Jul.17];34(2). Available from: https://periodicos.ufjf.br/index.php/hurevista/article/view/270

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