Cholecystoduodenal fistula: An incidental finding of gall stone disease in a young male

Chronic calculous cholecystitis, if left untreated for a long time, can lead to a bilioenteric fistula, which is an aberrant connection between the bile duct system and the gastrointestinal tract. These fistulas have a variety of clinical manifestations and may risk the patient’s life. Hence, the au...

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Published in:Amrita Journal of Medicine 2023-10, Vol.19 (4), p.194-196
Main Authors: Sharma, Aditya, Meena, Ram, Khanna, Rahul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cholecystitis
cholecystoduodenal fistula
chronic calculous cholecystitis
contracted gall bladder
gall stone disease
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Diagnosis
Fistula
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal system
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Summary:Chronic calculous cholecystitis, if left untreated for a long time, can lead to a bilioenteric fistula, which is an aberrant connection between the bile duct system and the gastrointestinal tract. These fistulas have a variety of clinical manifestations and may risk the patient’s life. Hence, the authors report a rare case of a patient presenting with a cholecystoduodenal fistula.
ISSN:0975-9662
2772-2805
DOI:10.4103/AMJM.AMJM_50_23