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[Gallstone ileus, observations on 13 cases].

F Piemontese1, L Sacchi, F Massaglia

  • 1Ospedale Maria Vittoria di Torino, Divisione di Chirurgia Generale I.

Annali Dell'Ospedale Maria Vittoria Di Torino
|January 1, 1986
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Gallstone ileus is an uncommon condition where a gallstone obstructs the bowel. This study reports 13 cases, with most patients experiencing a regular postoperative course, indicating a manageable prognosis for this rare intestinal blockage.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Context:

  • Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis.
  • It presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in surgical practice.

Purpose:

  • To describe the clinical features and outcomes of gallstone ileus.
  • To report on the management and prognosis of thirteen patients.

Summary:

  • Thirteen cases of gallstone ileus were analyzed.
  • The average patient age was 70 years.
  • Twelve out of thirteen patients had a regular postoperative course, with one mortality.

Impact:

  • Highlights the clinical presentation of gallstone ileus.
  • Provides data on the surgical outcomes and survival rates.

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  • Informs clinical decision-making for this rare condition.