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Bouveret syndrome: current management strategies
Kelly M Caldwell1, Seeyuen J Lee1, Phillip L Leggett1
1Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology
|March 3, 2018
Summary
Bouveret syndrome, a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction from gallstones, lacks management guidelines. This review covers diagnostic and treatment options, including endoscopic and surgical approaches, illustrated by a case report.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Gastroenterology
Background:
- Bouveret syndrome is a rare complication of cholelithiasis.
- It typically presents with gastric outlet obstruction symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the diagnosis and management of Bouveret syndrome.
- To illustrate endoscopic and surgical principles with a case report.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of Bouveret syndrome diagnosis and management.
- Case report detailing endoscopic and surgical interventions.
Main Results:
- Bouveret syndrome diagnosis relies on imaging and endoscopy.
- Management options include endoscopic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches.
Conclusions:
- Standardized guidelines for Bouveret syndrome are lacking.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
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