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Two unique cases of Bouveret syndrome with review of literature.

Authors :
Dixon A
Williams MD
Makiewicz K
Khokar A
Bonomo S
Source :
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

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