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Ileal gallstone obstruction: Single-balloon enteroscopic removal.

Hauke Sebastian Heinzow1, Tobias Meister, Johannes Wessling

  • 1Hauke Sebastian Heinzow, Tobias Meister, Wolfram Domschke, Hansjoerg Ullerich, Department of Medicine B, University of Muenster, Muenster D48149, Germany.

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Summary

Gallstone ileus, a rare complication, was successfully treated endoscopically. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of single-balloon enteroscopy for removing impacted gallstones in the ileum, offering a less invasive treatment option.

Keywords:
CholelithiasisGallstone ileusSingle-balloon enteroscopySmall bowel obstruction

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Gallstone ileus is an uncommon but serious complication of cholelithiasis (gallstones).
  • Small bowel obstruction caused by gallstones, particularly in the ileum, is often difficult to access with conventional endoscopic techniques.
  • Surgical intervention has traditionally been the primary treatment for gallstone ileus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first successful endoscopic removal of a gallstone causing ileus using single-balloon enteroscopy.
  • To highlight the potential of advanced endoscopic techniques for treating complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A peroral single-balloon enteroscopy procedure was performed.
  • The impacted gallstone in the ileum was visualized and removed endoscopically.
  • This approach was used in an 81-year-old female patient diagnosed with gallstone ileus.

Main Results:

  • Successful endoscopic calculus removal was achieved via single-balloon enteroscopy.
  • This minimally invasive approach provided an effective treatment for gallstone ileus in the ileum.

Conclusions:

  • Single-balloon enteroscopy represents a viable and less invasive alternative to surgery for select cases of gallstone ileus.
  • This technique expands the endoscopic treatment possibilities for small bowel pathologies, including gallstone impaction.