Abstract
Bouveret syndrome is a rare presentation of gastric outlet obstruction caused by a gallstone in the proximal duodenum via a bilioenteric fistula. This is an infrequent although clinically significant cause of abdominal pain, almost exclusively in the elderly. The clinical presentation is similar to that of a small bowel obstruction with abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Surgery or endoscopy is often required for definitive diagnosis and therapy. We describe the case of a young woman with this condition who had a delayed diagnosis in part because of her age and the rarity of the condition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 151-153 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bouveret syndrome
- Gastric outlet obstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine