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[Bouveret's syndrome: a case report]

J Jukemura1, M A Machado, M Z Salem

  • 1Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de S. Paulo Hospital Sírio Libanes.

Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of gallstone ileus, where a gallstone caused duodenal obstruction, was successfully treated by surgical removal. This report reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and causes of this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis.
  • It occurs when a gallstone erodes through the gallbladder wall into the gastrointestinal tract, causing obstruction.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms of duodenal obstruction.
  • The obstruction was caused by a gallstone that had migrated from the gallbladder into the duodenum.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical removal of the gallstone.
  • Diagnosis and treatment strategies for gallstone ileus were reviewed.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering gallstone ileus in patients with obstructive symptoms.
  • Successful surgical intervention can resolve the obstruction and prevent complications.

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