Enteroliths developed in a chronically obstructed afferent loop coexisting with gastric remnant carcinoma: Case report and review of the literature

J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006 Mar;21(3):495-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04284.x.

Abstract

A case of gastric remnant carcinoma coexisting with a chronic afferent loop syndrome harboring multiple enteroliths in a grossly dilated and elongated afferent loop is presented herein. The patient had undergone a Polya type antecolic Billroth II reconstruction for a stenosing duodenal ulcer 40 years previously. A concise review of the relevant literature is also presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Afferent Loop Syndrome / complications*
  • Afferent Loop Syndrome / surgery
  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
  • Calculi / etiology*
  • Calculi / surgery
  • Chronic Disease
  • Gastroenterostomy / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stomach Neoplasms / surgery