DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73027 ISSN: 2050-0904
Gallstone Ileus Secondary to Cholecysto‐Duodenal Fistula in a Middle‐Aged Female: A Rare Surgical Emergency and Review of the Literature
Hervé Tshikomba Mbuyamba, Charles Oswald Ruboha, Thomas Ruai Chol, Bahdon Mohamed Ali, Carlos Kasole Balole, Maria Shemweta, Michael Jimmy Igoti, Michael Machage, Balowa Musa, Daniel William Kitua, Godfrey Masalu Mchele, Ally Hamis Mwanga, Séverin Akinja UwondaABSTRACT
Gallstone ileus secondary to cholecysto‐duodenal fistula is a serious and uncommon complication due to cholelithiasis, characterized by mechanical bowel obstruction due to gallstone impaction following a spontaneous biliary‐enteric fistula. The case highlights the diagnostic challenge and the importance of clinical evaluation and thorough investigation of the patients.