A curious case of a large enterolith in small bowel presenting with obstruction
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20213623Keywords:
Large enterolith, Small bowel obstructionAbstract
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.
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