Gallstone Ileus Secondary to Cholecysto‐Duodenal Fistula in a Middle‐Aged Female: A Rare Surgical Emergency and Review of the Literature
ABSTRACT Gallstone ileus secondary to cholecysto‐duodenal fistula is a serious and uncommon complication due to cholelithiasis, characterized by mechanical bowel obstruction due to gallstone impaction following a spontaneous biliary‐enteric fistula. The case highlights the diagnostic challenge and the importance of clinical evaluation and thorough investigation of the patients.
Authors
- Balowa Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0437-4600)
- Hervé Tshikomba Mbuyamba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9181-9796)
- Daniel Kitua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6769-894X)
- Séverin Akinja Uwonda
- Ally Hamis Mwanga
- Charles Oswald Ruboha
- Michael Machage
- Maria Shemweta
- Godfrey Masalu Mchele
- Michael Jimmy Igoti
- Carlos Kasole Balole
- Bahdon Mohamed Ali
- Thomas Ruai Chol
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- University of Mbuji Mayi (CD)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-06-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.73027
- Primary Topic
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00