Successful endoscopic laser lithotripsy in 2 cases of Bouveret syndrome and cholecystocolonic fistulae–induced colonic obstruction: a minimally invasive approach

Post written by Eduardo A. Vega, MD, from St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. This article presents 2 successful cases of endoscopic treatment for Bouveret syndrome and cholecystocolonic fistulae leading to large-bowel obstruction. Bouveret syndrome and cholecystocolonic fistulae, though rare, represent severe adverse events of cholelithiasis. These cases highlight the … Continue reading Successful endoscopic laser lithotripsy in 2 cases of Bouveret syndrome and cholecystocolonic fistulae–induced colonic obstruction: a minimally invasive approach