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. 2021 Mar 9;9(4):2479-2480.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3943. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Cholecystoduodenal fistula resulting in gallstone ileus: A path paved by stone

Brian T Lee  1 , Ahmad Mahamid  2 , Jawad Ahmad  1 , Parissa Tabrizian  2
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Cholecystoduodenal fistula resulting in gallstone ileus: A path paved by stone

Brian T Lee et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

This report showcases the initial management of gallstone ileus which includes proper biliary assessment to assist with operative planning. While an uncommon condition, surgical management is crucial, although methodology may be variable.

Keywords: cholecystoduodenal fistula; enterolithotomy; gallstone ileus.

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Conflict of interest statement

No financial support or conflicts of interest were identified for this study for all authors. No data accessibility available.

Figures

FIGURE 1
FIGURE 1
Left: Abdominal CT scan showing impacted gallstone in bowel lumen (yellow arrow). Right: Fluoroscopic image during ERCP showing cholecystoduodenal fistula (red arrow)
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 2
Extracted 6‐cm stone after enterotomy
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