Gallstone ileus and bowel perforation: a rare complication of therapeutic ERCP

J Pak Med Assoc. 2007 Jul;57(7):375-7.

Abstract

Gallstone ileus is rare following an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreaticography (ERCP). We present a case where gallstones caused ileus and perforation of small bowel after a therapeutic ERCP. There was no previous history of instrumentation of the papilla or a cholecystoenteric fistula. This case points out a serious morbidity of therapeutic ERCP for large common bile duct stones.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects*
  • Cholestasis
  • Female
  • Gallstones / diagnosis*
  • Gallstones / etiology
  • Humans
  • Ileus / diagnosis*
  • Ileus / etiology
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Intestine, Small / pathology*