Gallstone Ileus With Cholecysto-Duodenal Fistula In An Elderly Male

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2018 Oct-Dec;30(4):614-416.

Abstract

Gall stone ileus associated with cholecysto-duodenal fistula is a rare pathology. It most commonly presents in elderly females in 72-90% of cases. In such a case, a patient typically presents with recurrent attacks of sub-acute intestinal obstruction which usually resolves completely with conservative management only to recur again after some time. We are reporting a case of an 85-yearold gentleman who presented to us with gallstone ileus associated with cholecysto-duodenal fistula and his subsequent management. He underwent Laparotomy with enterotomy, stone extraction, Cholecystectomy and Graham's patch repair of the fistula. The purpose of this case report is to discuss a rare case of gall stone ileus associated with cholecysto-duodenal fistula. The diagnosis was confirmed using imaging and appropriate and timely surgical intervention for both mechanical intestinal obstruction and the fistula was undertaken.

Keywords: Abdominal X-ray; Gallstone ileus; Pneumo-bilia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Gallstones / complications*
  • Gallstones / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Ileus / etiology*
  • Intestinal Fistula / complications*
  • Male