DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20213623

A curious case of a large enterolith in small bowel presenting with obstruction

Seema Barman, Manmohan Kamat, Shravani Shetye, Varsha Sharma, Jeena K. Sathyan

Abstract


Most reported cases of enteroliths causing obstruction occur in large bowel. If in small bowel, it is usually associated with underlying pathology. This is a curious case of a large enterolith in a normal small bowel, causing obstruction without any underlying pathology at the site of impaction, makes this case a rare one.


Keywords


Large enterolith, Small bowel obstruction

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