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1. [Bouveret's syndrome - a rare complication in connection with cholecystolithiasis and a variant of gallstone ileus].

Author

Wetterslev M, Andersen SB, and Støvring J

Subjects
Cholecystolithiasis diagnostic imaging, Cholecystolithiasis pathology, Cholecystolithiasis surgery, Duodenal Obstruction diagnostic imaging, Duodenal Obstruction surgery, Duodenostomy, Female, Humans, Intestinal Fistula complications, Intestinal Fistula surgery, Middle Aged, Syndrome, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Cholecystolithiasis complications, Duodenal Obstruction etiology
Abstract

Bouveret's syndrome is a very rare complication to cholecystolithiasis resulting in gallstone ileus. It is caused by ectopic gallstones in the duodenum due to a bilioenteric fistula. Symptoms may include vomiting and upper abdominal pains. The condition is associated with high mortality, making it important to recognize. The treatment includes surgical removal of the gallstone. However, the optimal therapeutic approach has still not been found. In this case report a 59-year-old female with Bouveret's syndrome is presented.

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2017

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