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A curious case of a large enterolith in small bowel presenting with obstruction

Int Surg J. 2021;8(9):2810-2812.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20213623

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Abstract

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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  1. Department of General Surgery, Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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