[Bouveret's syndrome]

G Chir. 1993 Oct;14(8):439-41.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Bouveret's syndrome is represented by an intestinal occlusion due to a gallstone passed through a cholecysto-duodenal fistula and impacted in the duodenum. The authors report a case of this rare syndrome and discuss the optimal surgical approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biliary Fistula / complications*
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnosis
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery
  • Cholelithiasis / complications*
  • Cholelithiasis / diagnosis
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery
  • Duodenal Diseases / complications*
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery
  • Duodenal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Duodenal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Duodenal Obstruction / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / complications*
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Syndrome