Gallstone ileus

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2023 Apr 11;143(6). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.22.0452. Print 2023 Apr 25.
[Article in English, Norwegian]

Abstract

Gallstones are common, but rarely cause ileus. This case report illustrates the clinical course of a patient who developed gallstone ileus without any previously identified gallstone symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Gallstones* / complications
  • Gallstones* / diagnostic imaging
  • Gallstones* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ileus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ileus* / etiology
  • Ileus* / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction* / complications
  • Intestinal Obstruction* / diagnosis