Medical Definition Gallstone Ileus

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Gallstone ileus is an important, though infrequent, cause of mechanical bowel obstruction, affecting older adult patients who often have other significant medical conditions. It is caused by impaction of a gallstone in the ileum after being passed …

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Gallstone ileus is one of the rarest forms of all mechanical bowel obstructions and is a complication of …

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gall·stone il·e·us. obstruction of the small intestine produced by passage of a gallstone from the biliary tract (usually the gallbladder as a result of cholecystitis) into the …

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Ileus is the medical term for this lack of movement somewhere in the intestines that leads to a buildup and potential blockage of food material. An ileus can …

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The large intestine, or colon, absorbs water and uses strong, wave-like movements to push broken-down food and waste to your anus so you can poop. …

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Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis (the formation of gallstones) and those at higher risk include older adults with comorbid conditions like diabetes, …

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Ileus is a temporary and often painful lack of movement in the intestines. It is a serious condition because, if left untreated, it can cut off blood supply to the intestines …

Gallstone ileus: diagnosis and management - PubMed

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Background: Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, mostly in the elderly. It accounts for 1%-4% of mechanical bowel obstruction and is associated with high …