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| Double gallstone ileus |
| Aamir Z Khan, Joe Nariculum, Stefano M Andreani and Adam Stacey-Clear |
Surrey, UK
Author Affiliations: Department of Surgery, East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5RH, UK (Khan AZ, Nariculum J, and Stacey-Clear A) and Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, UK (Andreani SM)
Corresponding Author: Mr Aamir Z Khan, 122 Bushy Hill Drive, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2UQ, UK (Tel: +44-01483 822991; Fax: +44-01483 402740; Email: aamirzkhan@yahoo.com) |
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Abstract BACKGROUND: Gallstone ileus remains a rare but important cause of intestinal obstruction.
METHOD: We present a unique case of two gallstones causing intestinal obstruction at the same time.
RESULTS: A 90-year-old lady presented with signs and symptoms of small bowel obstruction. At operation, two gallstones stuck at different points within the bowel were causing the obstruction and were removed.
CONCLUSION: When operating on patients with small bowel obstruction from gallstone ileus, examination of the entire small bowel should be considered mandatory.
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2008, Vol. 7 
