Common Bile Duct Obstruction Due to a Large Stone at the Duodenal Stump

Abstract

Enterolith is a rare complication of Billroth II gastrectomy. Most enterolith cases have been reported in association with diverticula, tuberculosis, and Crohn’s disease. We report the case of a huge enterolith that developed in the duodenal stump following common bile duct obstruction and cholangitis, necessitating surgery. The enterolith was clearly visible on the abdominal computed tomography. It was removed through a duodenotomy. The surgery was successful without any significant complications. (Korean J Gastroenterol 2016;67:150-152)

Keywords

• Enterolith
• Duodenal stump
• Cholangitis