Gallstone Ileus of the Colon: Leave No Stone Unturned
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چکیده
A case of gallstone ileus of the colon with illustrative pictures is presented, making the physicians more aware of this rare entity. Furthermore, the use of imaging modalities for diagnosis and decision making in management strategy is discussed.
منابع مشابه
Leave no stone unturned in case of groans.
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دوره 2013 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013