Biliary ileus: case report

Authors

  • Fernanda Kreve Medical School Academic, Centro Universitário Fundação Assis Gurgacz. Cascavel, Brazil
  • Jonas Takada Departmentof Surgery, University of Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Janaina Gatto Medical School Academic, Centro Universitário Fundação Assis Gurgacz. Cascavel, Brazil
  • Francisco S. Loss Medical School Academic, Centro Universitário Fundação Assis Gurgacz. Cascavel, Brazil
  • Everson L. A. Artifon Departmentof Surgery, University of Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47892/rgp.2017.372.253

Keywords:

Ileus, Gallbladder, Intestinal obstruction

Abstract

Biliary ileusis a uncommon cause of mechanical bowel obstruction, affecting older adult patients who often have other significant medical conditions. It is caused by intestinal impaction of a gallstone that enters the bowel via a cholecysto-enteric fistula. The mortality rate is considerable, ranging between 12 and 27%. Treatment in most cases is surgical, aimed at the resolution of the intestinal obstruction. We report the case of a 55 year old patient diagnosed with biliary ileus, wich evolved without complications after a enterolithotomy. We have concluded, based on the literature that an early diagnosis associated with appropriate therapy can lead to a better prognosis.

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Published

09/24/2017

How to Cite

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Kreve F, Takada J, Gatto J, Loss FS, Artifon ELA. Biliary ileus: case report. Rev Gastroenterol Peru [nternet]. 2017 Sep. 24 [cited 2024 Nov. 25];37(2):173-6. vailable from: https://revistagastroperu.com/index.php/rgp/article/view/253

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REPORTES DE CASOS

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