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_________is a SBO from a large gallstone that has eroded through the gallbladder and into the duodenum/small bowel. Tx: removal of stone w possible cholecystectomy.

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Gallstone ileus is a condition where a large gallstone erodes through the gallbladder into the small intestine. Treatment involves removing the stone and potentially the gallbladder. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, fever, burning sensation during urination, and blood in the urine.

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A SBO from a large gallstone that has eroded through the gallbladder and into the duodenum/small bowel is a condition known as gallstone ileus.

Treatment typically involves the removal of the stone, with the possibility of cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder).

This condition can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, burning sensation during urination, and blood in the urine.

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