title: Gallstone ileus following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic sphincterotomy.
abstract: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) is the treatment of choice for common bile duct (CBD) stones. Complication rates of 5-15%, and mortality rates of 1.0% have been reported. We report a case of gallstone ileus presenting 12 days after ERCP and ES.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust, Stadium Road, London, UK.
authors.forename: Marcus Anthony
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pittman
authors.forename: Dugal
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Heath
authors.forename: Alistair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McNair
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D045823:Ileus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*