Laparoscopic Surgery for Gallstone Ileus: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Vallejo Kevin, Morales Claudia, Denton Alexa, Vakil Deep, Castro Hernandez Lucia, Vallejo Charles, Moghul Fazaldin, Seaver Christopher
Primary Institution: Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Conclusion
Laparoscopic-assisted enterolithotomy is a safe and effective treatment for recurrent gallstone ileus.
Supporting Evidence
- Gallstone ileus accounts for 1% of all small bowel obstruction cases.
- The patient had a successful laparoscopic-assisted enterolithotomy for gallstone ileus.
- The patient required a repeat laparoscopic-assisted enterolithotomy seven days after the initial surgery.
Takeaway
A 68-year-old woman had surgery for a gallstone blockage in her intestines, but the problem came back a week later, and she had to have the surgery again, which also went well.
Methodology
The patient underwent laparoscopic-assisted enterolithotomy twice, once for initial treatment and again for recurrence.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
68-year-old female with multiple comorbidities including diabetes and end-stage renal disease.
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