“…Other obstruction points, including jejunum (30%) and colon (2.5%) may be seen. Plain abdominal radiographs may reveal signs of small bowel obstruction and concomitant aerobilia to suggest the diagnosis [ 7 , 8 ]. The classical radiologic triad or Rigler triad of pneumobilia, small bowel obstruction and ectopic gallstone is specific for this disease, but only 9-14% of patients have a clear-cut Rigler's triad [ 7 ].…”
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction. We present a case of small intestinal obstruction owing to a large gallstone in lower ileum in a 65 years old man. The diagnosis was made by computed tomography.
“…Other obstruction points, including jejunum (30%) and colon (2.5%) may be seen. Plain abdominal radiographs may reveal signs of small bowel obstruction and concomitant aerobilia to suggest the diagnosis [ 7 , 8 ]. The classical radiologic triad or Rigler triad of pneumobilia, small bowel obstruction and ectopic gallstone is specific for this disease, but only 9-14% of patients have a clear-cut Rigler's triad [ 7 ].…”
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon cause of small bowel obstruction. We present a case of small intestinal obstruction owing to a large gallstone in lower ileum in a 65 years old man. The diagnosis was made by computed tomography.
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