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
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Biliary Fistula / complications*
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Biliary Fistula / diagnosis
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Biliary Fistula / surgery
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Cholelithiasis / complications*
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Cholelithiasis / diagnosis
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Cholelithiasis / surgery
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Duodenal Diseases / complications*
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Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis
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Duodenal Diseases / surgery
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Duodenal Obstruction / diagnosis
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Duodenal Obstruction / etiology*
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Duodenal Obstruction / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Intestinal Fistula / complications*
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Intestinal Fistula / diagnosis
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Intestinal Fistula / surgery
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Syndrome