Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8832439 International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 2018 15 Pages PDF
Abstract
Management of gallstone ileus is mainly surgical. Delay in detection and treatment of gallstone ileus may result in significant morbidity and mortality. The choice of surgical option is influenced by the preoperative medical status of the patient. A literature review generally supports the employment of enterolithotomy in high-risk patients and reserving cholecystectomy and resection of the fistula for less comorbid patients with feasible anatomy.
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