Enterolith causing acute afferent loop syndrome after Billroth II gastrectomy: a case report.

Abstract

Enterolith is a rare cause of afferent loop obstruction following Billroth II gastrectomy. We report a case of acute afferent loop syndrome (ALS) due to a huge enterolith, necessitating prompt surgery. The clinical pattern may mimic acute cholangitis and/or pancreatitis. Delayed diagnosis may result in severe complications such as bowel ischemia or perforation. Only 14 reported cases of enterolith causing afferent loop obstruction were found in the English literature.

• Authors: C Cartanese, G Campanella, E Milano, M Saccò
• Journal: Il Giornale di chirurgia (G Chir) 2013 May-Jun Vol. 34 Issue 5-6 Pg. 164-6 ISSN: 0391-9005 [Print] Italy
• PMID: 23837955 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Afferent Loop Syndrome (etiology)
• Aged, 80 and over
• Gastrectomy (methods)
• Gastroenterostomy
• Humans
• Intestinal Diseases (complications)
• Lithiasis (complications)
• Male