[Diagnosis and treatment of gallstone intestinal obstruction].

AIM: To analyze informative value of radiological examination in diagnosis of acute gallstone intestinal obstruction.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Diagnosis and treatment of 7 patients with acute gallstone intestinal obstruction have been analyzed. Diagnostic protocol included radiography of abdominal cavity, sonography and computed tomography.

RESULTS: Computed tomography within the first hours after hospitalization is highly informative to diagnose gallstone intestinal obstruction if other methods are ineffective.

CONCLUSION: Inclusion of computed tomography into survey algorithm optimizes diagnostic process, clarifies the cause of acute intestinal obstruction and promptly determines the indications for video-assisted surgery.