scholarly journals A Rare Case of Endometriosis of the Small Bowel

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Moisés R. Zepeda ◽  
Su K. Win
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
High Index ◽  
Clinical Event ◽  
Clinical Encounters ◽  
Abdominal Symptoms ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Endometriosis of the small bowel is a rare clinical event. The clinical condition presents with vague abdominal symptoms and is usually not diagnosed acutely, unless clinicians have a high index of suspicion. Most patients are diagnosed after multiple clinical encounters. We present a case of endometriosis causing small bowel obstruction diagnosed postsurgically.

scholarly journals INTESTINAL MALROTATION - A COMMON YET DEADLY CAUSE OF NEONATAL SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (03) ◽  
pp. 472-475
Author(s):  
Saurav Sultania ◽  
◽  
Arvind Kumar Shukla ◽  
Pramila Sharma ◽  
Dinesh Kumar Barolia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
High Index ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Paediatric Surgery ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Bilious Vomiting ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Background: This study was done at SMS Medical College, Jaipur with an aim of emphasizing the need of having a high index of suspicion in newborn presenting with bilious vomiting for the diagnosis of malrotation. Methods: Cases of neonatal small intestinal obstruction due to malrotation presenting to the Department of Paediatric Surgery, SMS Medical College, Jaipur over a period of two years were evaluated. Results: A total of 48 newborns presented to our department with intestinal obstruction due to malrotation. Majority (82%) of the patients presented in the 2nd and 3rd week of life. 6 out of 48 patients presented with extensive gangrene of midgut. 9/48 patients died during the course of treatment and during follow-up. Conclusion: Malrotation is a relatively common cause of neonatal small bowel obstruction. A high index of suspicion is required in neonates presenting with bilious vomiting. Prompt diagnostic tools and early laparotomy prevents fatal complication of extensive midgut gangrene due to volvulus.

scholarly journals Meckel’s diverticulum: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction in an adult

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1289
Author(s):  
Nusrat Jabeen ◽  
Hussain Adnan Abdulla ◽  
Asma Alqaseer ◽  
Mohamed Ayed Abushwemeh ◽  
Amal Alrayes
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Congenital Abnormality ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Primary Anastomosis ◽  
Meckel’S Diverticulum ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Meckel's Diverticulum ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most common congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract. Complications involving Meckel’s diverticulum include bleeding, bowel obstruction and inflammation. We present a rare case of small bowel obstruction caused by Meckel’s diverticulum. A 50-year-old male presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) abdomen showed dilated small bowel loops with transition zone at the mid ileum, consistent with small bowel obstruction. The patient was taken to the operating theatre for exploratory laparotomy and was found to have a Meckel’s diverticulum causing mechanical small bowel obstruction, which was resected with primary anastomosis. The patient recovered with no postoperative complications and was discharged home. Meckel’s diverticulum is difficult to diagnose preoperatively since most patients are asymptomatic and requires a high index of suspicion. In patients presenting with an acute abdomen, it may be overlooked because of nonspecific symptoms. In the case of small bowel obstruction, Meckel’s diverticulum should be kept in mind as part of the differential diagnosis.

scholarly journals Superior Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis after Laparoscopic Exploration for Small Bowel Obstruction

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hideki Katagiri ◽  
Shozo Kunizaki ◽  
Mayu Shimaguchi ◽  
Yasuo Yoshinaga ◽  
Yukihiro Kanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Small Bowel ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Anticoagulation Therapy ◽  
Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Laparoscopic Exploration ◽  
Abdominal Symptoms

Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a rare cause of intestinal ischemia which is potentially life-threatening because it can lead to intestinal infarction. Mesenteric venous thrombosis rarely develops after abdominal surgery and is usually associated with coagulation disorders. Associated symptoms are generally subtle or nonspecific, often resulting in delayed diagnosis. A 68-year-old woman underwent laparoscopic exploration for small bowel obstruction, secondary to adhesions. During the procedure, an intestinal perforation was identified and repaired. Postoperatively, the abdominal pain persisted and repeat exploration was undertaken. At repeat exploration, a perforation was identified in the small bowel with a surrounding abscess. After the second operation, the abdominal pain improved but anorexia persisted. Contrast enhanced abdominal computed tomography was performed which revealed superior mesenteric venous thrombosis. Anticoagulation therapy with heparin was started immediately and the thrombus resolved over the next 6 days. Although rare, this complication must be considered in patients after abdominal surgery with unexplained abdominal symptoms.

scholarly journals Closed loop bowel obstruction secondary to left paraduodenal hernia (of Landzert)

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. e232134
Author(s):  
Yeo Min Cho ◽  
Gamze Aksakal ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed Tawfik Ashour ◽  
Suzanne Moore
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Flank Pain ◽  
Paraduodenal Hernia ◽  
Good Recovery ◽  
Left Colic Artery ◽  
Unusual Phenomenon

A 34-year-old man presented with acute severe left-sided abdominal and flank pain with associated postprandial nausea and vomiting. CT imaging revealed findings suspicious for a closed loop small bowel obstruction. Intraoperative findings were that of a left paraduodenal hernia (of Landzert) secondary to a mesenteric defect immediately posterior to the ascending branch of the left colic artery. The defect was closed via minilaparotomy. Unfortunately, his postoperative course was complicated by small bowel obstruction which required further laparotomy and adhesiolysis. The patient eventually made a good recovery. Here, we present a rare case of intestinal obstruction and discuss the aetiologies and management of this unusual phenomenon.

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