Gallstone ileus
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2023 Apr 11;143(6).
doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.22.0452.
Print 2023 Apr 25.
[Article in
English,
Norwegian]
Affiliations
- 1 Kirurgisk avdeling, Sykehuset Østfold.
- 2 Avdeling for bildediagnostikk, Sykehuset Østfold.
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.
MeSH terms
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Gallstones* / complications
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Gallstones* / diagnostic imaging
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Gallstones* / surgery
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Humans
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Ileus* / diagnostic imaging
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Ileus* / etiology
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Ileus* / surgery
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Intestinal Obstruction* / complications
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Intestinal Obstruction* / diagnosis