Controversial Surgical Approach to Recurrent Gallstone Ileus

Victor H Nuño-Rodriguez1, Nora L Flores-Olmos1, Jaime A Alvarez-Gutierrez1

  • 1General Surgery, Regional Hospital "Dr. Valentin Gomez Farias", Institute of Security and Social Services for the State Workers, Zapopan, MEX.

Cureus
|September 16, 2024
PubMed
Summary

Gallstone ileus, a rare complication of gallstones, caused intestinal obstruction in an elderly patient. Recurrence after initial surgery revealed a second impacting gallstone, highlighting diagnostic challenges.