Gall stone ileus with cholecystoduodenal fistula

Abstract

Gallstone ileus and cholecystoduodenal fistula are rare and life-threatening conditions which are due to cholelithiasis and recurrent attacks of cholecystitis. It predominantly affects female population. The signs and symptoms are non-specific, sometimes only established during surgery. Prompt surgical management would avoid the complications and reduce the hospital stay.

Keywords

• cholelithiasis
• chronic calculus cholecystitis
• duodenal fistula
• enterolithotomy
• gall stone
• rigler's triad