Gallstone ileus experience in the jordanian royal medical services 1988-1998
Other Title(s)
الخذل المعوي الناجم عن الحصيات المرارية خبرة من الخدمات الطبية الملكية الأردنية في الفترة 1988-1998
Source
Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations
Issue
Vol. 2, Issue 3 (31 Jul. 2000), pp.64-67, 4 p.
Publisher
The Arab Board of Health Specializations
Publication Date
2000-07-31
Country of Publication
Syria
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract AR
Objectives : To describe the experience of the King Hussein Medical Center and the Prince Hashem Hospital with gallstone ileus over a 10 year period Methods : 6 patients (one male and 5 females), were treated for gallstone ileus.
All patients underwent surgical treatment.
Results : The diagnosis was made before operation in 2 cases (33.3%).
The obstructing stones were located in the terminal ileum in 3 cases (50%), and in the jejunum and upper ileum in the other 3 cases (50%).
Chole do cho-duodenal fistula was present in all cases.
A brief review of the clinical findings and treatment of gallstone ileus is presented.
There was one post-operative death.
Conclsion : Gallstone ileus is a rare life-threatening condition requiring prompt and appropriate surgical intervention.
Abstract EN
Objectives : To describe the experience of the King Hussein Medical Center and the Prince Hashem Hospital with gallstone ileus over a 10 year period Methods : 6 patients (one male and 5 females), were treated for gallstone ileus.
All patients underwent surgical treatment.
Results : The diagnosis was made before operation in 2 cases (33.3%).
The obstructing stones were located in the terminal ileum in 3 cases (50%), and in the jejunum and upper ileum in the other 3 cases (50%).
Chole do cho-duodenal fistula was present in all cases.
A brief review of the clinical findings and treatment of gallstone ileus is presented.
There was one post-operative death.
Conclsion : Gallstone ileus is a rare life-threatening condition requiring prompt and appropriate surgical intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jarbu, Said Muhammad& al-Hammuri, Firas Ahmad. 2000. Gallstone ileus experience in the jordanian royal medical services 1988-1998. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations،Vol. 2, no. 3, pp.64-67.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-153680
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jarbu, Said Muhammad& al-Hammuri, Firas Ahmad. Gallstone ileus experience in the jordanian royal medical services 1988-1998. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations Vol. 2, no. 3(July 2000), pp.64-67.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-153680
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jarbu, Said Muhammad& al-Hammuri, Firas Ahmad. Gallstone ileus experience in the jordanian royal medical services 1988-1998. Journal of the Arab Board of Health Specializations. 2000. Vol. 2, no. 3, pp.64-67.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-153680
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 65-67
Record ID
BIM-153680
