Although the incidence of gallstone ileus is low [accounting for less than 0.1% of cases of mechanical bowel obstruction (7)], its mortality rate is 5–10 times higher than that of other nonmalignant ...

A patient was admitted as an emergency with bowel obstruction. Recent medical history included an episode of gallstone ileus treated surgically by removal of an enteric calculus. On this admission, an ...

Gall bladder disease articles from across Nature Portfolio Gall bladder diseases are diseases that affect the gall bladder. Symptoms can include pain, nausea and jaundice. Gallstones and ...

However, high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to arterial blockages and calcification, increasing the risk of heart disease. Research also indicates a relationship between cholesterol and ...