Rolling in the Deep: Imaging Findings and Diagnostic Pearls in Gallstone Ileus
Joint Authors
Aldo, Carnevale
Lorenzo, Motta
Olgerta, Labaj
Alberto, Cossu
Licia, Uccelli
Giganti, Melchiorre
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-04-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gallstone ileus is a dramatic complication of gallstone disease, uncommon but not exceptional in a busy emergency department.
It represents a cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction, which predominantly occurs in elderly and frail patients; this contributes to the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this condition.
The modern radiologist is frequently asked to determine the cause of bowel obstruction and should be aware of the most pictorial features of this unusual disease.
Broadly speaking, abdominal radiography and ultrasonography alone are limited in detecting the cause of bowel obstruction, but the sensitivity for the preoperative diagnosis of gallstone ileus may be improved by combining the findings obtained by both techniques.
Computed tomography is the modality of choice for the diagnosis of this disease: it may accurately describe the number, size, and location of migrated gallstones and the exact site of bowel obstruction, providing a detailed preoperative planning.
Magnetic resonance imaging may be used in selected cases for an exquisite anatomic definition of the fistulous communication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aldo, Carnevale& Lorenzo, Motta& Olgerta, Labaj& Alberto, Cossu& Licia, Uccelli& Giganti, Melchiorre. 2020. Rolling in the Deep: Imaging Findings and Diagnostic Pearls in Gallstone Ileus. Surgery Research and Practice،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1209359
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aldo, Carnevale…[et al.]. Rolling in the Deep: Imaging Findings and Diagnostic Pearls in Gallstone Ileus. Surgery Research and Practice No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1209359
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aldo, Carnevale& Lorenzo, Motta& Olgerta, Labaj& Alberto, Cossu& Licia, Uccelli& Giganti, Melchiorre. Rolling in the Deep: Imaging Findings and Diagnostic Pearls in Gallstone Ileus. Surgery Research and Practice. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1209359
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1209359