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Bouveret syndrome: a case report.

Daniel Rossi1, Uzer Khan, Stephen McNatt

  • 1West Virginia University, USA.

The West Virginia Medical Journal
|July 13, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Bouveret syndrome, a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction, occurs when a gallstone enters the duodenum via a fistula. Surgical intervention is typically required for this condition, often seen in elderly females.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Bouveret syndrome is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, involving gallstone migration into the duodenum.
  • It leads to gastric outlet obstruction, predominantly affecting elderly females.

Observation:

  • A case of a 79-year-old female presenting with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction is detailed.
  • The patient was diagnosed with Bouveret syndrome, highlighting its clinical presentation.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred diagnostic tool for Bouveret syndrome.
  • Symptoms are often non-specific, including emesis, abdominal pain, anorexia, and distention.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for Bouveret syndrome.

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  • Differentiating Bouveret syndrome from gallstone ileus is important for appropriate treatment.