Publications by authors named "Francisco Javier Hernandez Alvarez"

Bouveret's syndrome is a rare form of bowel obstruction caused by the impaction of a large gallstone through a cholecystoduodenal fistula, leading to gastric outlet obstruction. This article aims to highlight the clinical presentation and management of this syndrome, given its low incidence and high mortality rate of 12% to 30%. We present the case of an 83-year-old patient with a history of diabetes and hypertension who presented with abdominal pain, distension, and vomiting.

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