Gallstone ileus with a biliodigestive fistula

Authors

  • LJ Schijf Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • D Van der Vlies Department of Radiology, Gelre ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
  • AG Aalbers Department of Surgery
  • A Bruining Department of Radiology, Nederlands Kanker Instituut – Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.306

Keywords:

Gallbladder, calculi

Abstract

Background: A 34-year-old woman with breast cancer, metastasized to bone and brain, was admitted to our hospital with abdominal discomfort, nausea and constipation. Physical examination revealed a diffuse tender abdomen without bowel sounds. On laboratory examination, slightly elevated gamma-GT levels were found; gastroscopy showed 2 liter of bilious fluid. A nasogastric tube was placed.

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Published

2013-07-01

Issue

Vol. 96 No. 4 (2013)

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Original Article

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