Gallstone ileus in an 'asymptomatic' parastomal hernia

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2016 Sep;98(7):e121-2. doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0173. Epub 2016 May 31.

Abstract

Parastomal hernias are common and often asymptomatic. We report the first known case in which later, acute symptoms developed owing to gallstone ileus in a sac containing both omentum and small bowel. Urgent computed tomography established the diagnosis.

Keywords: Gallstone ileus; Parastomal hernia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Gallstones / complications*
  • Gallstones / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia / complications*
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Ileus / complications*
  • Ileus / diagnosis
  • Ileus / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed