Abstract
Background
Gallstone ileus is one of the rare causes of intestinal obstruction wherein a large gallstone gets impacted at the narrowest part of the bowel leading to bowel obstruction. It is one of the most infrequent complications of gallstone disease. The most common site for obstruction is ileo-caecal junction because of the narrow calibre of the bowel. The patients usually have an active cholecysto-enteric fistula through which the stone slips into the bowel and thus causing symptoms. This condition is commonly seen in elderly population who recently had an episode of cholecystitis. Treatment depends on presentation and comorbid illness.
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Corresponding Author
Kasturi Rangan Sarathy
Trust Grade Registrar, Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester
Northern Care Alliance, Manchester, United Kingdom
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i11.34
