Rigler triad (gallstone ileus)
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Gaillard F, Hooi Hooi T, Bickle I, et al. Rigler triad (gallstone ileus). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6905
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At the time the article was last revised Tan (Vivian) Hooi Hooi had no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose.
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- Triad of Rigler
- Rigler's triad
Rigler triad consists of three findings seen in gallstone ileus:
- pneumobilia
- small bowel obstruction
- ectopic calcified gallstone, usually in the right iliac fossa
History and etymology
It is named after Leo George Rigler, American radiologist (1896-1979) 1.
Practical points
Rigler triad should not be confused with Rigler sign, the Rigler notch sign, or Hoffman-Rigler sign.
References
- 1. Jacobson HG. In memoriam. Leo G. Rigler, M.D. 1896-1979. Radiology 1980;135:247-248.
- 2. Lassandro Francesco, Stefania Romano, Alfonso Ragozzino et al. “Role of Helical CT in Diagnosis of Gallstone Ileus and Related Conditions.” Am. J. Roentgenol. 185, no. 5 (November 1, 2005): 1159-1165. doi:10.2214/AJR.04.1371."
- 3. Roothans D & Anguille S. Rigler Triad in Gallstone Ileus. CMAJ. 2013;185(14):E690. doi:10.1503/cmaj.121432 - Pubmed
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