An unusual case of cholecysto-enteric fistula with gall stone ileus

Abstract

A 68 year old male referred from a peripheral hospital for subacute intestinal obstruction on initial evaluation was found to have cholecystoenteric fistula with gall stone ileus. Emergency exploratory laparotomy was done and gall stones were retrieved. This case report was done to discuss the management options of gall stone ileus in different clinical scenarios.

Keywords

• Cholecysto-enteric fistula; enterolithotomy; gall stone ileus; intestinal obstruction.