title: Gallstone ileus: literature review.
abstract: Gallstone ileus is a rare case of mechanical intestinal obstruction observed in patients with history of cholelithiasis or cholecystitis. Its diagnosis is difficult and it is characterized by high mortality rate. Diagnostic Imaging plays an important role in the management of patients with suspected gallstone ileus because an early diagnosis could reduce the mortality. Abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) is the preferred modality because of its rapid diagnosis. Surgery remains the gold standard treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy. giuliaartioli@libero.it.
authors.forename: Giulia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Artioli
authors.forename: Margherita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muri
authors.forename: Francesco Emanuele
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Praticò
authors.forename: Emanuele Angela
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Marcantoni
authors.forename: Silvia Eleonora
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Gazzani
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lana
authors.forename: Emanuele
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bacchini
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Capretti
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muri
authors.forename: Tito
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Torri
mesh_terms: D042882:Gallstones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D045823:Ileus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: gallstone ileus, intestinal obstruction, biliary-enteric fistula