Gallstone ileus 20 years after a Kasai procedure using a stapled antireflux valve.
We present a case of intestinal obstruction owing to a gallstone ileus in a patient 20 years after a Kasai procedure for biliary atresia in which a stapled antireflux valve was constructed to treat recurrent cholangitis. The etiology of this rare presentation is discussed.
Nichol
Peter F
PF
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA.
Adzick
N Scott
NS
D000328:Adult; D000713:Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y / Q000009:adverse effects; D001656:Biliary Atresia / Q000601:surgery; D001662:Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery