Surgery, Gastroenterology and Oncology

Bouveret's syndrome is defined as gastric outlet obstruction caused by duodenal impaction of a large gallstone which passes into the duodenal bulb through a cholecystogastric or cholecystoduodenal fistula. It is a rare condition that causes significant morbidity and mortality and often occurs in the elderly with significant comorbidities .
Individual diagnostic and treatment strategies are required for optimal management and outcome. We describe a case of Bouveret's Syndrome in an elderly patient who was managed successfully through surgery.

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