title: Gallstone ileus: post cholecystectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Wills
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: 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