Colonic gallstone ileus.
Colonic obstruction is a very rare complication of gallstone disease. A case is described in a 63-year-old female patient. Radiological investigation, including plain abdominal X-ray and contrast studies, aided in the diagnosis.
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Department of Radiology, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend, South Wales, United Kingdom.
D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications*; D003287:Contrast Media; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
D003287:Contrast Media; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine