Common bile duct stone caused by a foreign body: a case report and literature review

Foreign bodies are very rare in the common bile duct. We report an unusual case of transient obstructive jaundice, due to a choledochal stone formed around an ingested woody fiber. Review of the literature.

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Published in:	Acta chirurgica belgica Vol. 90; no. 4; p. 163
Main Authors:	Leman, G, Lorré, A, Nelis, P, Verhofstadt, J, Badisco, K, Klerckx, P, Van Mulders, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-07-1990
Subjects:	Aged Diverticulum - complications Duodenal Diseases - complications Female Foreign-Body Reaction - complications Gallstones - etiology Gallstones - surgery Humans
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Summary:	Foreign bodies are very rare in the common bile duct. We report an unusual case of transient obstructive jaundice, due to a choledochal stone formed around an ingested woody fiber. Review of the literature.
ISSN:	0001-5458