Gallstone ileus: literature review

Gallstone ileus: literature review

Authors

  • Giulia Artioli Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Margherita Muri ASST Cremona, Italy
  • Francesco Emanuele Praticò Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Emanuele Angela Marcantoni Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Silvia Eleonora Gazzani Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Silvia Lana Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Emanuele Bacchini Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Giovanni Capretti Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Radiological Sciences, University of Parma, Parma Hospital, Parma, Italy
  • Maurizio Muri ASL Toscana Nordovest, Italy
  • Tito Torri ASL Toscana Nordovest, Italy

Keywords:

gallstone ileus, intestinal obstruction, biliary-enteric fistula

Abstract

Gallstone ileus is a rare case of mechanical intestinal obstruction observed in patients with history of cholelithiasis or cholecystitis. Its diagnosis is difficult and it is characterized by high mortality rate. Diagnostic Imaging plays an important role in the management of patients with suspected gallstone ileus because an early diagnosis could reduce the mortality. Abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) is the preferred modality because of its rapid diagnosis. Surgery remains the gold standard treatment. 

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Published

28-07-2016

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 3 - S (2016): Current topics in radiology

Section

REVIEWS

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How to Cite

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Artioli G, Muri M, Praticò FE, Marcantoni EA, Gazzani SE, Lana S, et al. Gallstone ileus: literature review. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2016 Jul. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];87(3 - S):40-4. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/5641