Case Report: A typical, nearly missed jejunal gallstone ileus - Takeaways - MDSpire
Coming Soon: Introducing MDSpire News. Learn more
Conexiant’s news site is now MDSpire News. Learn more

Case Study: An Uncommon Jejunal Gallstone Ileus That Was Nearly Overlooked

  • By

  • Chengyang Chen

  • Yushi Fan

  • Baoping Tian

  • Hui Shan

  • Nanxia Xuan

  • Linlin Du

  • Gensheng Zhang

  • August 18, 2026

Share

  • 1

    Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, particularly affecting the elderly, with jejunal involvement being uncommon.

  • 2

    Contrast-enhanced CT is the primary imaging technique for diagnosing gallstone ileus, but minimally calcified stones may be missed.

  • 3

    A 68-year-old female presented with abdominal pain and underwent two CT scans that failed to identify an obstructive gallstone.

  • 4

    Emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed a rim-calcified gallstone lodged in the jejunum, which was successfully removed.

  • 5

    Effective communication between clinicians and radiologists is essential to minimize diagnostic errors in cases of gallstone ileus.

Original Source(s)

Case Report: A typical, nearly missed jejunal gallstone ileus

  • by Chengyang Chen, Yushi Fan, Baoping Tian, Hui Shan, Nanxia Xuan, Linlin Du, Gensheng Zhang

  • August 18, 2026

Related Content

Publisher Correction: Enhancing Postoperative Outcomes After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: a Pilot Study of Inhibitory Control Training, Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Psychosocial Aftercare

Comment to: Comparison of open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in the elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial

DOJ announces first health care company declination

Campus Eye avoided prosecution after voluntarily disclosing misconduct, cooperating with investigators, and remediating the wrongdoing.