Gallstone Ileus: A Rare Cause of Bowel Obstruction
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Luckman Matthew, Ha Rebecca, Vu Alexander H, Han Jane, Golden Adam, Victory Jesse
Primary Institution: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Conclusion
The delayed diagnosis of gallstone ileus led to severe complications and ultimately the patient's death.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with nonspecific symptoms that delayed diagnosis.
- Initial imaging misidentified the gallstone as a stool ball.
- The case highlights the importance of recognizing Rigler's triad in imaging.
Takeaway
A 77-year-old woman had a gallstone that caused her intestines to get blocked, and because doctors didn't find it in time, she got very sick and died.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's symptoms, imaging, surgical interventions, and outcomes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in diagnosis due to initial misinterpretation of imaging results.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
77-year-old female with a history of chronic medical conditions.
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