[Gallstone ileus: a rare cause of intestinal obstruction].
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چکیده
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis, with a high morbidity and mortality rate, usually related to the delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Diagnosing gallstone ileus needs a high index of suspicion. A case of a gallstone ileus is reported. The clinical presentation, radiological features, intra-operative findings, operative procedure and literature review are presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Presse medicale
دوره 39 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010