The unusual presentation of "large" gallstones. The diagnostic role of endoscopy

Large gallstones are usually seen in old people, but are distinctly uncommon. They may cause complicated gallbladder disease requiring extensive surgery. Unusual presentations of such stones include Mirizzi's syndrome, biliary fistulas, and gastric outlet obstruction (Bouveret's syndrome)....

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Published inJournal of clinical gastroenterology Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 171
Main Authors Rajender Reddy, K, Raskin, J B, Manten, H D, Livingstone, A S, Levi, J U, Jeffers, L J, Schiff, E R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1986
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholelithiasis - diagnosis
Cholelithiasis - surgery
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Large gallstones are usually seen in old people, but are distinctly uncommon. They may cause complicated gallbladder disease requiring extensive surgery. Unusual presentations of such stones include Mirizzi's syndrome, biliary fistulas, and gastric outlet obstruction (Bouveret's syndrome). Preoperative endoscopy can accurately define these complications to facilitate their surgical management.
ISSN:0192-0790
DOI:10.1097/00004836-198604000-00013