Authors: Michael H Freeman Matthew G Mullen Charles M Friel
Publish Date: 2016/02/08
Volume: 20, Issue: 6, Pages: 1278-1280
Abstract
Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction classically occurring in patients with recurrent cholecystitis The incidence of biliary enteric fistula and gallstone ileus in patients with large asymptomatic gallstones is not known We report a case of gallstone ileus which occurred in the setting of a large asymptomatic gallstone This case suggests that large gallstones may warrant cholecystectomy even in asymptomatic patients
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