Citation, DOI & article data
Citation:
Gaillard F, Bickle I, Qaqish N, et al. Rigler triad (gallstone ileus). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 05 Feb 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-6905
Rigler triad consists of three findings seen in gallstone ileus:
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.
- 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."
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