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Gallstone in jejunal limb with jejunocolonic fistula 10 years after Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy.

Authors :
Suo T
Song LJ
Tong SX
Source :
World journal of radiology [World J Radiol] 2011 Jan 28; Vol. 3 (1), pp. 38-40.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy is a common biliary reconstruction procedure. The collection of gallstones in the jejunal limb is a rare complication. Here we present a case of a 61-year-old Chinese female who received Roux-en-Y choledochojejunostomy 10 years ago. Diagnosis of recurrent bile duct stones accompanying infection was made before operation. She also had an abdominal mass which was possibly an intussuscepted colon or a huge fecolith. At laparotomy, an oval stone (5 cm in diameter) and 3 smaller multifaceted stones (2 cm in diameter) were found in the jejunal limb. A fistula between this jejunum and colon was also found. Although the typical manifestations of diarrhea were present, the diagnosis of a biliary colonic fistula was missed before operation. Partial colectomy was performed with the fistulous opening repaired. A T-tube was left in the jejunal limb and the mesocolon aperture was enlarged and revised. Her postoperative convalescence was uneventful. We report this case hoping to sharpen our diagnostic acumen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1949-8470
Volume :
3
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
World journal of radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21286494
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v3.i1.38