Gallstone ileus: Unusual complication of cholelithiasis
Gallstone ileus is an unusual complication of gallstone disease. However, gallstone ileus is a serious cause of mechanical bowel obstruction. Gallstone ileus affects older adult patients with underlying medical diseases. It occurs when a gallstone passes through a fistula between the gallbladder and...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
|
Series: | Tungs’ Medical Journal |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/TMJ/Pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=2071-3592;year=2023;volume=17;issue=1;spage=46;epage=48;aulast=Kao |