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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2006; 12(16): 2620-2621
Published online Apr 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2620
Published online Apr 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2620
A rare complication of a common disease: Bouveret syndrome, a case report
Yazan Adnan Masannat, Scott Caplin, Tim Brown, Department of General Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales, SA6 6NL, United Kingdom
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Mr Yazan Masannat, 41 Brackenhurst Place, Moortown, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6WD, United Kingdom. yazanmas@hotmail.com
Telephone: +44-113-2680550 Fax: +44-113-3928150
Received: October 17, 2005
Revised: November 11, 2005
Accepted: November 18, 2005
Published online: April 28, 2006
Revised: November 11, 2005
Accepted: November 18, 2005
Published online: April 28, 2006
Abstract
This is a case report of an 85-year old patient who presented with abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting associated with altered liver function test. The plain X-rays and CT scan showed pneumobilia with an ectopic gallstone. The patient was diagnosed with Bouveret syndrome and managed surgically. The report is followed by a discussion about Bouveret syndrome.
Keywords: Bouveret syndrome, Gall bladder, Stone, Fistula, Gastric outlet obstruction