Gallstone ileus: An overview of the literature
Introduction: Gallstone ileus represents 4% of the causes of bowel obstruction in the general population, but increases to 25% in patients above the age of 65 years. Gallstone ileus does not present with unique symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. Its management is surgical, but there is no consens...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Revista de Gastroenterología de México (English Edition) |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2255534X17300427 |