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Bouveret's Syndrome: a Case Report.

Daniel J Warren¹, Robert J Peck, Ali W Majeed

¹Radiology Department, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Journal of Radiology Case Reports

|April 4, 2012

Summary

Bouveret's syndrome, a rare complication of gallstones, can cause gastric outlet obstruction in elderly patients. This case highlights its presentation, imaging, and treatment options for this uncommon condition.

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Radiology
Surgical Case Reports

Background:

Bouveret's syndrome is an uncommon clinical entity.
It is characterized by gastric outlet obstruction due to a gallstone.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a case of Bouveret's syndrome in an elderly female patient.
To discuss the diagnostic imaging and therapeutic strategies for this rare condition.

Main Methods:

Case report of an elderly female patient.
Review of clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment options.

Main Results:

The patient presented with acute gastric outlet obstruction.
A massive gallstone was identified as the cause of obstruction.

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Conclusions:

Bouveret's syndrome should be considered in elderly patients with acute gastric outlet obstruction.
Appropriate imaging and timely intervention are crucial for managing this rare complication of cholelithiasis.