Abstract

Abstract This is a rare presentation of an impacted gallstone leading to a ileovaginal fistula. A 76-year old female presented with a 4 week history of faecal vaginal discharge and weight loss on a background of endometrial cancer treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy 9 years ago. She was initially investigated with a pelvc MRI which showed a collection in the vaginal stump. A further abdominal and pelvic CT scan revealed a cholecystoduodenal fistula complicated by an ileovaginal fistula at the point of impaction. The patient underwent a laparotomy with small bowel resection and anastomosis. She was admitted to the intensive care unit post operatively and recovered well. There are no previous reports of a vaginal fistula caused by gallstone ileus. This case highlights a rare complication of gallstones in a patient who has undergone pelvic radiotherapy.

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