Evaluation and surgical management of the gallstone ileus. A single center experience.
Gallstone ileus representing 1-4% of all bowel obstructions cholelithiasis. Impaction of a gallstone in the human of the bowel is a surgical emergency. Relief of the obstruction is the treatment of choice, but controversy exists regarding the repair of the fistula and cholecystectomy. Our experience in the management of gallstone ileus is presented in the following article.
Safioleas
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2nd Department of Propedeutic Surgery, University of Athens, School of Medicine, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Stamatakos
M
M
Spyrakos
C
C
Safioleas
P
P
Chatzikonstantinou
C
C
Iannescu
R
R
Safioleas
C
C
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001658:Biliary Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D042882:Gallstones / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome