Gallstone ileus due to duodenal diverticulosis

de Hemptinne, Alexandre;Marique, Lancelot
(2024) Pan African Medical Journal — Vol. 47, p. 48 (2024)

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  • de Hemptinne, AlexandreUCLouvain
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A 74-year-old man, with no notable medical history, presented at the emergency department with a 3-day history of cramping abdominal pain, bloating, and vomiting. The physical examination was notable for diffuse abdominal tenderness, tympany, and a negative Murphy´s sign. Laboratory studies showed an increased level of C-reactive protein (126 mg/L; reference range < 5 mg/L), a normal complete blood count, and normal levels of liver enzymes. [...]
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de Hemptinne, A., & Marique, L. (2024). Gallstone ileus due to duodenal diverticulosis. Pan African Medical Journal, 47, 48. https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2024.47.48.42594 (Original work published 2024)