Gallstone ileus. A review of 39 cases with emphasis on surgical treatment
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A series of 39 cases of gallstone ileus is presented. The median follow-up period was 6 1/2 years (range 4 months-20 years). Surgical treatment was primarily performed in 36 cases. The overall operative mortality rate was 14%. In two cases the initial operation was one-stage enterolithotomy, fistula repair and cholecystectomy. In one of these cases a second operation had to be performed 18 months later, because of choledochal stones. Five of the 29 patients who survived initial simple removal of stone subsequently had biliary-duct related symptoms, all within the first three postoperative years. Re-operation was necessary in only three of these five cases (11% of the series). The study led to the conclusion that initial surgery for gallstone ileus should be limited to removal of obstructing stones. Recent literature, indicating increased mortality following one-stage repair, supports this conclusion.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica |
Volume | 148 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 431-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0001-5482 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |
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