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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2016; 8(1): 65-76
Published online Jan 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i1.65
Published online Jan 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i1.65
Gallstone ileus, clinical presentation, diagnostic and treatment approach
Carlos M Nuño-Guzmán, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde”, Guadalajara CP 44280, Jalisco, México
Carlos M Nuño-Guzmán, Department of General Surgery, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara CP 44340, Jalisco, México
María Eugenia Marín-Contreras, Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara CP 44340, Jalisco, México
Mauricio Figueroa-Sánchez, Jorge L Corona, Department of Radiology, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde”, Guadalajara CP 44280, Jalisco, México
Author contributions: Nuño-Guzmán CM and Marín-Contreras ME contributed to the conception and design of the paper, the writing of the paper and the final revision; Nuño-Guzmán CM, Marín-Contreras ME, Figueroa-Sánchez M and Corona JL contributed to the literature search, the writing of the paper and the final revision of the paper.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There are no disclosures.
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Correspondence to: Carlos M Nuño-Guzmán, MD, MSc, Department of General Surgery, Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde”, Calle Hospital No. 278, Sector Hidalgo, Guadalajara CP 44280, Jalisco, México. carlosnunoguzman@hotmail.com
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Received: July 4, 2015
Peer-review started: July 9, 2015
First decision: September 22, 2015
Revised: November 11, 2015
Accepted: December 7, 2015
Article in press: December 8, 2015
Published online: January 27, 2016
Processing time: 201 Days and 8.1 Hours
Peer-review started: July 9, 2015
First decision: September 22, 2015
Revised: November 11, 2015
Accepted: December 7, 2015
Article in press: December 8, 2015
Published online: January 27, 2016
Processing time: 201 Days and 8.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: A review of the symptoms and signs of gallstone ileus is presented. The findings, advantages and limitations of the different diagnostic modalities such as plain abdominal radiographs, upper gastrointestinal series, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance and endoscopy are reviewed. The different surgical options are discussed. Laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures are widely reviewed. Current data on morbidity and mortality are included.