Case Report: A Giant Gallstone Was Found at End of the Duodenum

Gallstone ileus (GI) occurs due to the migration of gallstones into the intestinal tract through a bilioenteric fistula. The surgical approach may vary based on the size and location of the fistula causing obstruction. We present a case of recurrent calculous cholecystitis with acute abdominal pain and vomiting, which was attributed to an uncommon giant gallstone located at the distal end of the duodenum. Our management involved performing a one-stage enterolithotomy, cholecystectomy, and fistula repair. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery without any complications such as duodenal leakage.

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International Medical Case Reports Journal
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2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s509006
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Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
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Case Report: A Giant Gallstone Was Found at End of the Duodenum

Zhaoqing Du, Ling Chen, Liang Yu
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International Medical Case Reports Journal
Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
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Case Report: A Giant Gallstone Was Found at End of the Duodenum

Zhaoqing Du, Ling Chen, Liang Yu
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Abstract

Gallstone ileus (GI) occurs due to the migration of gallstones into the intestinal tract through a bilioenteric fistula. The surgical approach may vary based on the size and location of the fistula causing obstruction. We present a case of recurrent calculous cholecystitis with acute abdominal pain and vomiting, which was attributed to an uncommon giant gallstone located at the distal end of the duodenum. Our management involved performing a one-stage enterolithotomy, cholecystectomy, and fistula repair. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery without any complications such as duodenal leakage.

International Medical Case Reports JournalVol. Volume 18
Xizang Minzu University (CN), Shanxi Medical University (CN), Northwest University (CN), Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
1.52
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