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An uncommon etiology of small bowel obstruction: Gallstone ileus
Author(s) -
Verma Akshra,
Moonat Ashish,
Lo Adolf
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of hospital medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.128
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1553-5606
pISSN - 1553-5592
DOI - 10.1002/jhm.582
Subject(s) - medicine , gallstone ileus , etiology , bowel obstruction , ileus , terminal ileum , general surgery , abdominal pain , ileum , gastroenterology , surgery , fistula
Gallstone ileus is a rare etiology of small bowel obstruction, occurring typically in the elderly population. The delay in diagnosis often results in significant morbidity and mortality. Here, we describe a case of 67 year old woman who presented with non specific abdominal symptoms and on evaluation was found to have small bowel obstruction caused by wedging of a large gallstone at the terminal ileum. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2010;5:E21–E22. © 2010 Society of Hospital Medicine.