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July 26, 2026Open Access

Gallstone Ileus Caused by A Cholecystoduodenal Fistula in A 58-Year-Old Man: A Case Report

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JRJosé I. RodríguezCCCecilia Estefanía Rocha CabreraGDGuadalupe Iveth Guardado Duran

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Overview

Case report demonstrates gallstone ileus diagnosis in a man, highlighting important diagnostic criteria.

Key Points

  • This report aims to highlight the presentation, diagnosis, and management of gallstone ileus caused by a cholecystoduodenal fistula.
  • Case presentation of a 58-year-old man with symptoms of bowel obstruction.
  • Diagnosis made using computed tomography revealing Rigler's triad.
  • Surgical intervention through emergency exploratory laparotomy and enterolithotomy performed.
  • Identified a 3-cm gallstone impacted in the ileum with a cholecystoduodenal fistula.
  • Patient resumed oral intake after four postoperative days with no complications.
  • Favorable follow-up reported post-surgery.

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Rodríguez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a91fd3aea3239cd7921ehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21526640
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