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The aim is to highlight the occurrence and management of cholecystoduodenal fistula in a surgical context.

May 16, 2026Open Access

Cholecystoduodenal Fistula: A Case Report in a Secondary Care Hospital

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The aim is to highlight the occurrence and management of cholecystoduodenal fistula in a surgical context.
Described the case of a 57-year-old woman with a history of cholelithiasis.
Underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy where a cholecystoduodenal fistula was identified.
Performed subtotal cholecystectomy and primary closure of the duodenal defect.
Successful identification of a cholecystoduodenal fistula intraoperatively.
Favorable outcome following subtotal cholecystectomy and repair of the duodenal defect.
Highlighting the importance of suspicion in timely diagnosis.

Abstract

Introduction: Cholecystoduodenal fistula is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, difficult to diagnose preoperatively due to its nonspecific clinical presentation. Case Report: We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with a long history of cholelithiasis who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Intraoperatively, a cholecystoduodenal fistula was identified. Subtotal cholecystectomy and primary closure of the duodenal defect were performed, with a favorable outcome. Conclusion: Timely diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. The laparoscopic approach is a safe alternative in secondary care hospitals when surgical experience is available.

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