GALLSTONE ILEUS: A RARE CAUSE OF INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

Abstract

Gallstone ileus is an uncommon complication of cholelithiasis, with a high morbidity and mortality rate, usually related to the delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Diagnosing gallstone ileus needs a high index of suspicion. A case of a gallstone ileus is reported. The clinical presentation, radiological features, intra-operative findings, operative procedure and literature review are presented.

Keywords

• Gall stone
• intestinal obstruction