title: [Coprolith-ileus of the small intestine].
abstract: The case of a 71 year old man is reported, in which coproliths developed in the small intestines over a period of 13 years and which finally lead to a complete ileus. This condition is discussed in connection with other rare forms of ileus; specific clinical phenomena are pointed out, which might be helpful in establishing a correct diagnosis. Among the transient forms of ileus associated with food intake, which may cause the patient only slight discomfort, one should bear in mind a corpus alienum-ileus. Only operative therapy of ileus is promising success.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002137:Calculi / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism; D003460:Crystallization; D005244:Fecal Impaction / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Kotstein-Ileus des Dünndarms