Gallstone ileus is considered a rare complication in patients with cholelithiasis, occurring in up to 0.1-0.5%. It represents 4% of the causes of intestinal obstruction. Its prevalence increases with age, being observed up to 25% in patients over 65 years of age and has a predominance in the female gender. The occlusion can occur from the stomach to the rectum, being more common in the small intestine. We present a case of gallstone ileus that required surgical treatment which resolved the occlusion condition with a good evolution and a favorable discharge.
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