Gallstone Ileus of the Colon : Leave No Stone Unturned

A case of gallstone ileus of the colon with illustrative pictures is presented, making the physicians more aware of this rare entity. Furthermore, the use of imaging modalities for diagnosis and decision making in management strategy is discussed.

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Published in:Case reports in surgery 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.1-5
Main Authors: Salemans, P. B., Vles, G. F., Fransen, S. A. F., Vliegen, R., Sosef, M. N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case Report
Colon
Decision making
Family medical history
Gallbladder
Mortality
Ostomy
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Summary:A case of gallstone ileus of the colon with illustrative pictures is presented, making the physicians more aware of this rare entity. Furthermore, the use of imaging modalities for diagnosis and decision making in management strategy is discussed.
ISSN:2090-6900
2090-6919
DOI:10.1155/2013/359871