Laparoscopic treatment of gallstone ileus: a case report and review of the literature

We report our experience with laparoscopic surgical treatment of gallstone ileus, along with cholecystectomy and repair of a cholecystoduodenal fistula. The technique and advantages are discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first such case done laparoscopically to be reported in the world literat...

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Published inJournal of laparoendoscopic surgery Vol. 4; no. 4; p. 265
Main Authors Franklin, Jr, M E, Dorman, J P, Schuessler, W W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1994
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Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biliary Fistula - surgery
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Cholelithiasis - complications
Duodenal Diseases - surgery
Female
Gallbladder Diseases - surgery
Humans
Ileal Diseases - etiology
Ileal Diseases - surgery
Intestinal Fistula - surgery
Intestinal Obstruction - etiology
Intestinal Obstruction - surgery
Laparoscopy
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Summary:We report our experience with laparoscopic surgical treatment of gallstone ileus, along with cholecystectomy and repair of a cholecystoduodenal fistula. The technique and advantages are discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first such case done laparoscopically to be reported in the world literature.
ISSN:1052-3901
DOI:10.1089/lps.1994.4.265