Enterolithiasis as a cause of intestinal obstruction.
Enteroliths are an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. We report two patients in whom this occurred. Conditions causing stasis predispose formation of enteroliths, which may be either radiopaque or radiolucent. They have a characteristic appearance on plain radiographs and on contrast examinations. Early recognition is helpful in preventing complications.
LeBolt
S A
SA
Department of Radiology, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond.
Turner
M A
MA
D000368:Aged; D002137:Calculi / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology