Resumen

SURO-SANTOS, Yeudiel et al. Biliary ileus an uncommon cause of intestinal occlusion: case report. Rev. med. Hosp. Gen. Méx. [online]. 2023, vol.86, n.1, pp.43-46.  Epub 12-Jun-2023. ISSN 2524-177X.  https://doi.org/10.24875/hgmx.22000046.

Biliary ileus is an uncommon cause of intestinal occlusion caused by the impaction of a biliary stone in the gastrointestinal tract. We present the case of a 69-year-old female with no comorbidities, with abdominal pain, constipation and vomiting of 6 days of evolution. Physical examination showed abdominal distension and diffuse abdominal pain on palpation. No laboratory alterations, except for elevated creatinine. A CT scan showed a hyperdense image in the intestine. An exploratory laparotomy and enterolithotomy were performed confirming suspected diagnosis of biliary ileus.

Palabras llave : Female; Gallstones/complications; Intestinal obstruction; Biliary fistula.