Gallstones Ileus

The ileus of gallstones is a rare complication of cholelithiasis which occurs in less than 1% of patients and is the cause of 1–4% of cases of obstruction of the small intestine. The pathogenesis involves the formation of a bilioenteric fistula. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) shows pneumobilia,...

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Main Authors: Petracca, Giovanni, Zappia, Francesco, Silvaggio, Fabrizio
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/73266
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