Gastric outlet obstruction due to gall stones (Bouveret syndrome).
Gastric outlet obstruction by gall stone is a rare complication of a common disorder. Two cases are reported here. The investigations are conducted along the same lines as for pyloric stenosis. The diagnosis can be made with a barium meal or gastroscopy. Treatment is by surgical intervention after adequate resuscitation.
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Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000150:complications; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged