Multiple giant duodenal gallstones causing gastric outlet obstruction: Bouveret's minefield revisited

Hepatogastroenterology. 2003 Nov-Dec;50(54):1975-7.

Abstract

Gastric outlet obstruction caused by a gallstone impacted in the duodenum is a rare entity known as Bouveret's syndrome. We report the unusual case of multiple large gallstones impacted in the duodenum from a cholecystoduodenal fistula in an 83-year-old lady. A high index of suspicion allowed for prompt diagnosis. Early surgical intervention was instituted because if the size and number of gallstones with an excellent outcome. The surgical strategies and underlying pitfalls underlying the management of this syndrome are critically reviewed and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gallstones / diagnostic imaging
  • Gallstones / surgery*
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery*
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed