Gallstone obstruction of the colon. Report of two cases and review of management.
Gallstone ileus is a distinctly unusual cause of colonic obstruction. Two patients, with associated biliary-colonic fistulas, are described. The clinical features and approximate management of this entity are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery