Gallstone ileus: correlation between computed tomography, double-balloon enteroscopy and intra-operative findings

Summary Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction, affecting mainly elderly patients. We report a case of gallstone ileus in an 88-year old female patient. The correlation between computed tomography, double-balloon enteroscopy and intra-operative findings is discussed, as well...

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Published in:Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift 2010-12, Vol.122 (23-24), p.720-722
Main Authors: Hartemink, Koen J., Hepp, Suzanne M., Pieters-van den Bos, Indra C., van Weyenberg, Stijn J. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Double-Balloon Enteroscopy - methods
Endocrinology
Female
Gallstones - diagnosis
Gastroenterology
Humans
Ileal Diseases - diagnosis
Internal Medicine
Intraoperative Care
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Statistics as Topic
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:Summary Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction, affecting mainly elderly patients. We report a case of gallstone ileus in an 88-year old female patient. The correlation between computed tomography, double-balloon enteroscopy and intra-operative findings is discussed, as well as treatment strategies.
ISSN:0043-5325
1613-7671
DOI:10.1007/s00508-010-1493-z