What are the clues to gallstone ileus when stones don't show up on scans? A case presentation and literature review
Gallstone ileus is a rare yet significant cause of mechanical bowel obstruction, particularly in elderly patients. This condition arises when gallstones migrate into the gastrointestinal tract through a cholecystoenteric fistula, often due to chronic inflammation. Despite medical advancements, galls...
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| Format: | Artigo |
| Language: | Inglês |
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Elsevier
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043324007532 |
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