Gallstone Ileus of the Sigmoid Colon : An Unusual Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction
Joint Authors
Subar, Daren
Goscimski, Andrzej
Loh, Mong-Yang
Osman, Nadir
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gallstone ileus of the colon is an exceedingly rare cause of large-bowel obstruction.
It is usually the result of fistula formation between the gallbladder and large bowel facilitating entry of the stone into gastrointestinal tract.
Contrast enhanced abdominal computed tomography is an important diagnostic aid.
Surgical management is the treatment of choice to prevent the disastrous complications of large-bowel obstruction.
We describe the case of a 92-year-old man who presented with symptoms and signs of large-bowel obstruction.
Radiological investigation showed a large gallstone impacted in the sigmoid colon.
Open enterolithotomy was undertaken relieving the obstruction and the patient made a full recovery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osman, Nadir& Subar, Daren& Loh, Mong-Yang& Goscimski, Andrzej. 2010. Gallstone Ileus of the Sigmoid Colon : An Unusual Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction. HPB Surgery،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osman, Nadir…[et al.]. Gallstone Ileus of the Sigmoid Colon : An Unusual Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction. HPB Surgery No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Osman, Nadir& Subar, Daren& Loh, Mong-Yang& Goscimski, Andrzej. Gallstone Ileus of the Sigmoid Colon : An Unusual Cause of Large-Bowel Obstruction. HPB Surgery. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450078
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450078