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Gallstone ileus--beware the silent second stone
J B Davies1, P C Sedman, E A Benson
1Centre for Digestive Diseases, General Infirmary of Leeds, UK.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Recurrent gallstone ileus, a rare cause of bowel obstruction, may stem from missed stones during surgery. This case highlights the need to reconsider surgical approaches for gallstone ileus management.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Gallstone ileus is an uncommon but significant cause of small bowel obstruction.
- It occurs when a gallstone erodes through the gallbladder wall into the intestine, causing blockage.