Gallstone ileus: post cholecystectomy.
A case of gallstone ileus occurring 5 months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is presented. The possible aetiology is discussed and the literature regarding consequences of intraperitoneal stone spillage reviewed.
Wills
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VL
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
Smith
R C
RC
D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged