Gallstone obstruction of the colon. Thorough treatment prevents serious complications

W E Fisher; C R Holden; W B Salt 2nd

doi:10.1080/00325481.1992.11701377

Gallstone obstruction of the colon. Thorough treatment prevents serious complications

Postgrad Med. 1992 Jun;91(8):249-51, 255-6. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1992.11701377.

Authors

W E Fisher¹, C R Holden, W B Salt 2nd

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.

PMID: 1603755
DOI: 10.1080/00325481.1992.11701377

Abstract

Formation of a fistula between the gallbladder and bowel may allow a gallstone to enter the intestinal tract. In the two cases described here, the colon was involved. The authors describe diagnosis and management of these cases and make treatment recommendations based on their experience.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cholelithiasis / diagnostic imaging
Cholelithiasis / physiopathology*
Cholelithiasis / surgery
Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Colonic Diseases / physiopathology*
Colonic Diseases / surgery
Colonoscopy
Female
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
Intestinal Obstruction / physiopathology*
Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
Radiography