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Two unique cases of Bouveret syndrome with review of literature.
- Source :
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Journal of surgical case reports [J Surg Case Rep] 2022 Aug 21; Vol. 2022 (8), pp. rjac379. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Aug 21 (Print Publication: 2022). - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Bouveret syndrome is a rare form of gallstone ileus in which a proximally lodged gallstone in the duodenum causes a gastric outlet obstruction. It is a rare condition that can be challenging to manage. Although endoscopic management remains first line, a surgical approach can be needed. We present two cases of Bouveret syndrome. A 65-year-old man with oral squamous cell carcinoma treated with endoscopic management and a 63-year-old woman treated with surgery.<br /> (Published by Oxford University Press and JSCR Publishing Ltd. © The Author(s) 2022.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2042-8812
- Volume :
- 2022
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of surgical case reports
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 36003224
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjac379