Bouveret Syndrome in a Cirrhotic Patient.
Bouveret Syndrome in a Cirrhotic Patient.
- 2022
Here, we present a case of Bouveret syndrome, a rare etiology of gallstone impaction in the setting of chole-enteric fistula, in a cirrhotic patient. This syndrome is most often seen in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and as such has high morbidity and mortality rates. Because of its prevalence in this patient population and its rarity, there are no established guidelines for the workup and management of this disease. We discuss currently available options for management and thoughts on our comorbid patient and her clinical course. Copyright © 2022, Gildea et al.
English
2168-8184
10.7759/cureus.32270 [doi] PMC9821309 [pmc]
Gastroenterology Fellowship
Internal Medicine Residency
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Case Reports
Here, we present a case of Bouveret syndrome, a rare etiology of gallstone impaction in the setting of chole-enteric fistula, in a cirrhotic patient. This syndrome is most often seen in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities and as such has high morbidity and mortality rates. Because of its prevalence in this patient population and its rarity, there are no established guidelines for the workup and management of this disease. We discuss currently available options for management and thoughts on our comorbid patient and her clinical course. Copyright © 2022, Gildea et al.
English
2168-8184
10.7759/cureus.32270 [doi] PMC9821309 [pmc]
Gastroenterology Fellowship
Internal Medicine Residency
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Case Reports