Sigmoid gallstone ileus: a challenging diagnosis
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منابع مشابه
A systematic review of gallstone sigmoid ileus management
Introduction Gallstone sigmoid ileus is a rare although serious complication of cholelithiasis resulting in large bowel obstruction. The condition accounts for 4% of all gallstone ileus patients. There are no recognized management guidelines currently. Management strategies range from minimally invasive endoscopy and lithotripsy to substantial surgery. We aim to identify trends when managing pa...
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION Gallstone sigmoid ileus is a rare condition that presents with symptoms of large bowel obstruction secondary to a gallstone impacted within the sigmoid colon. This arises because of three primary factors: cholelithiasis causing a cholecystoenteric fistula; a gallstone large enough to obstruct the bowel lumen; and narrowing of the bowel. We describe 3 patients treated in a dist...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Autopsy and Case Reports
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2236-1960
DOI: 10.4322/acr.2019.102