title: Gallstone obstruction of the colon. Thorough treatment prevents serious complications.
abstract: Formation of a fistula between the gallbladder and bowel may allow a gallstone to enter the intestinal tract. In the two cases described here, the colon was involved. The authors describe diagnosis and management of these cases and make treatment recommendations based on their experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Holden
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Salt
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography