title: Gallstone ileus: correlation between computed tomography, double-balloon enteroscopy and intra-operative findings.
abstract: Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction, affecting mainly elderly patients. We report a case of gallstone ileus in an 88-year old female patient. The correlation between computed tomography, double-balloon enteroscopy and intra-operative findings is discussed, as well as treatment strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Koen J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Hartemink
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Hepp
authors.forename: Indra C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Pieters-van den Bos
authors.forename: Stijn J B
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: van Weyenberg
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D058582:Double-Balloon Enteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D042882:Gallstones / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*