An uncommon cause of common presentation – Gall stone ileus: A case report and review of literature
About 1%-4% of all cases of mechanical intestinal obstruction were caused by rare disease gallstone ileus. It is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis. The formation of a fistula between the gallbladder and the duodenum may allow a gallstone to enter the intestinal tract. Gallstone ileus usuall...
Main Author: | Anand Munghate |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2014-07-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/9307 |
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