Two unique cases of Bouveret syndrome with review of literature

Abstract Bouveret syndrome is a rare form of gallstone ileus in which a proximally lodged gallstone in the duodenum causes a gastric outlet obstruction. It is a rare condition that can be challenging to manage. Although endoscopic management remains first line, a surgical approach can be needed. We...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical case reports 2022-08, Vol.2022 (8)
Hauptverfasser: Dixon, Austin, Williams, Michael D, Makiewicz, Kristine, Khokar, Amna, Bonomo, Steven
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Bouveret syndrome is a rare form of gallstone ileus in which a proximally lodged gallstone in the duodenum causes a gastric outlet obstruction. It is a rare condition that can be challenging to manage. Although endoscopic management remains first line, a surgical approach can be needed. We present two cases of Bouveret syndrome. A 65-year-old man with oral squamous cell carcinoma treated with endoscopic management and a 63-year-old woman treated with surgery.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjac379