Gallstone bowel syndrome

Gallstone intestinal strangulation syndrome (Bouver Syndrome) refers to the recurrence of biliary tract inflammation and adhesion to adjacent duodenum, colonic liver curvature, stomach and biliary tract itself, gallstone incarceration, obstruction and compression, secondary bacterial infection, etc. Increased intrabiliary pressure, local blood circulation disorders, or necrosis and perforation can break into the adhered organs to form a fistula. If the stone blocks the intestine, it can cause this disease, which is rare and accounts for about 1% of mechanical small bowel infarction. ~ 3%.

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