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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2025; 17(12): 113532
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.113532
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.113532
Bouveret syndrome in a young patient: A case report and review of literature
Yu-Chen Hu, Xu-Yi Chen, Meng-Ke Cao, The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang Province, China
Zhen Fan, Department of Gastroenterology, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Westlake University Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Hu YC, Chen XY and Cao MK wrote the original draft; Fan Z performed review and editing. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Medical and Health Technology Project of Hangzhou, No. ZD20240015.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that there are no competing interests.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CARE Checklist (2016).
Corresponding author: Zhen Fan, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Professor, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology, Westlake University Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, No. 261 Huansha Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, China. fanzhenmd@163.com
Received: August 27, 2025
Revised: October 4, 2025
Accepted: November 12, 2025
Published online: December 27, 2025
Processing time: 119 Days and 23.4 Hours
Revised: October 4, 2025
Accepted: November 12, 2025
Published online: December 27, 2025
Processing time: 119 Days and 23.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case highlights Bouveret syndrome-a rare cause of gastric outlet obstruction-occurring in an unusually young patient (age: 49 years). This condition was successfully managed with surgical intervention following endoscopic removal. It highlights the critical role of early imaging in prompt diagnosis and reinforces that surgery remains the definitive treatment for complex or refractory cases, providing insights into management strategies for atypical patient populations.