Bouveret syndrome is a rare form of gallstone ileus in which a proximally lodged gallstone in the duodenum causes a gastric outlet obstruction. It is a rare condition that can be challenging to manage. Although endoscopic management remains first line, a surgical approach can be needed. We present two cases of Bouveret syndrome. A 65-year-old man with oral squamous cell carcinoma treated with endoscopic management and a 63-year-old woman treated with surgery.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9393188 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjac379 | DOI Listing |
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