Lessons to be learned: a case study approach: The Bouveret syndrome: an unusual complication of gallstone disease

We present a case of Bouveret’s syndrome which is gastric outlet obstruction due to gallstone impaction in the duodenum. The paper also discusses the aetiology, presentation, methods of diagnosis and options for management of Bouveret’s syndrome.

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Published in:The journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health 2002-06, Vol.122 (2), p.125-126
Main Authors: Khan, A Z, Escofet, X, Miles, W F A, Singh, K K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We present a case of Bouveret’s syndrome which is gastric outlet obstruction due to gallstone impaction in the duodenum. The paper also discusses the aetiology, presentation, methods of diagnosis and options for management of Bouveret’s syndrome.
ISSN:1466-4240
1476-9042
DOI:10.1177/146642400212200216