Autoamputated ovarian mass causing a partial bowel obstruction in an infant with literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. e245476
Author(s):  
Abigail Engwall-Gill ◽  
Danielle Dougherty ◽  
Savannah Rausch ◽  
Erin Perrone
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Ovarian Tissue ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Ovarian Mass ◽  
Malignant Teratoma ◽  
Abdominal Symptoms ◽  
Partial Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
History Of

An autoamputated ovary (AO) is an extremely rare circumstance with a few reports in the literature. We present a case of a 3-month-old girl with a history of vague abdominal symptoms as well as a known ovarian mass, which was initially suspected to be benign and regressing. On laparoscopy for pain and obstructive symptoms, she was found to have an AO. The pathology was consistent with necrotic and torsed ovarian tissue with superimposed infection and possibly a cystic non-malignant teratoma. AOs are thought to originate from a torsion and are typically diagnosed incidentally. This is an interesting case of an AO causing a partial small bowel obstruction.

An interesting case of left paraduodenal hernia.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (05) ◽  
pp. 755-758
Author(s):  
Sahar Saeed ◽  
Abeera Butt ◽  
Syed Asghar Naqi ◽  
Muhammad Mohsin Ali
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Paraduodenal Hernia ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Internal Hernias ◽  
Plain Abdominal Radiography ◽  
History Of ◽  
Operative Recovery

Paraduodenal fossa hernias (PDFHs) represent 53% of all congenital internal hernias and 0.2-0.9% of all small bowel obstructions. Most of these hernias are diagnosed incidentally on laparotomy, and carry up to 50% lifetime risk of development of small bowel obstruction. We present our experience in diagnosing and treating a case of a massive left paraduodenal fossa hernia in a 17 year male, containing over 30% of the small bowel (jejunum and ileum), presenting with a history of recurrent incomplete small bowel obstruction. Plain abdominal radiography showed distended loops of jejunum and few air fluid levels. After laparotomy and identification of hernia, small gut was reduced and examined, which was found to be structurally and functionally intact with normal vascularity. The defect was closed with continuous absorbable suture (Vicryl 2-0) sparing the inferior mesenteric vessels. Patient’s post-operative recovery remained uneventful and he was discharged on 4th post-operative day.

Jejunal Diverticular Disease with Unborn Enterolith Presenting as a Small Bowel Obstruction: A Case Report

2007 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 703-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip P. Crace ◽  
Andre Grisham ◽  
George Kerlakian
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Surgery Complications ◽  
Blind Loop Syndrome ◽  
Mobile Mass ◽  
History Of

Jejunal diverticuli are rare and usually asymptomatic. More commonly, they are seen as incidental findings on CT images, enteroclysis, or during surgery. Complications such as bleeding, perforation, obstruction, malabsorption, diverticulitis, blind loop syndrome, volvulus, and intussusception may warrant surgical intervention. An interesting case of an unborn enterolith (enclosed calculus) from a jejunal diverticulum presenting as a small bowel obstruction is presented. The patient is a 66-year- old woman with no prior history of abdominal surgery who presented with a high-grade bowel obstruction. CT with intravenous barium contrast confirmed the presence of a transition point from dilated to decompressed small bowel in the mid jejunum. At laparotomy, a freely mobile mass was found in this area leading to the bowel obstruction. The mass was removed by making a small enterotomy in the jejunum. While running the small bowel proximally, a small segment of jejunum, approximately 8 cm, containing several diverticuli was found. This bowel obstruction was the result of an unborn enterolith from this segment of bowel. The patient's hospitalization was benign and she was discharged home on postoperative day 4.

scholarly journals Intermittent Bowel Obstruction Due to a Retained Wireless Capsule Endoscope in a Patient with a Small Bowel Carcinoid Tumour

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan R Strosberg ◽  
David Shibata ◽  
Larry K Kvols
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Carcinoid Tumour ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Capsule Endoscope ◽  
Metastatic Carcinoid ◽  
First Case ◽  
Partial Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
History Of ◽  
Wireless Capsule

A 43-year-old man with a history of metastatic carcinoid disease is presented. The patient had symptoms of chronic intermittent abdominal pain two years after undergoing a wireless capsule endoscopy procedure. Radiological examinations revealed a retained capsule endoscope, and the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with capsule retrieval. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case presentation of chronic, partial small bowel obstruction caused by unrecognized retention of a capsule endoscope.

563 A Rare Case of Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to Peritoneal Encapsulation, Congenital Adhesional Band and Gallstone Ileus

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Gungadin ◽  
A Taib ◽  
M Ahmed ◽  
A Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Gallstone Ileus ◽  
Gall Stone ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Peritoneal Encapsulation ◽  
History Of ◽  
Gall Stone Ileus

Abstract Introduction Small bowel obstruction can be caused by multiple factors. We describe an unusual case of small bowel obstruction secondary to three rare factors: gallstone ileus, peritoneal encapsulation and congenital adhesional band. Case Presentation A seventy-nine-year-old male presented with a four-day history of obstipation and abdominal pain. CT abdomen pelvis revealed small bowel obstruction secondary to gallstone ileus. The patient was managed by laparotomy. The intraoperative findings revealed the presence of a congenital peritoneal encapsulation with an adhesional band and gallstone proximal to the ileo-caecal valve. Although there was some dusky small bowel, this recovered following the release of the band. Discussion Peritoneal Encapsulation is a rare congenital pathology resulting in the formation of an accessory peritoneal membrane around the small bowel. This condition is asymptomatic and rarely presents as small bowel obstruction. The diagnosis is often made at laparotomy. There are less than 60 cases reported in literature. Gallstone ileus is another rare entity caused by an inflamed gallbladder adhering to part of the bowel resulting in a fistula. Conclusions The rarity of these conditions mean that they are poorly understood. A combination of this triad of gall stone ileus in the presence of peritoneal encapsulation and congenital band has not been reported before. Knowledge of this would raise awareness, facilitate diagnosis and management of patients.

1074 Gallstone Ileus: Two Decades After Cholecystectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Matwala ◽  
M R Iqbal ◽  
T Shakir ◽  
D W Chicken
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Open Cholecystectomy ◽  
Gallstone Ileus ◽  
Proximal Small Bowel ◽  
Solid Diet ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ileocaecal Junction ◽  
Tomography Scan

Abstract Introduction Gallstone ileus is a rare complication of gallstones that occurs in 1%-4% of all cases of bowel obstruction. We present a surprising case of gallstone ileus causing small bowel obstruction 19 years after open cholecystectomy. Case Report A 77-year-old male presented with a 3-day history of abdominal pain, 4 episodes of vomiting and absolute constipation. He had a surgical background of an open cholecystectomy and open appendicectomy 19 years and 45 years ago respectively. Medically, he had well-controlled hypertension and experienced a TIA 5 years prior. Computed Tomography Scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed features consistent with an obstructing, heterogenous opacity in the distal small bowel without pneumobilia. The patient subsequently underwent diagnostic laparoscopy. Intraoperatively, an obstructing gallstone, measuring 4 cm, was found 50cm proximal to the ileocaecal junction, with dilatation of the proximal small bowel and distal collapse. Enterotomy and removal of the stone was done. Post-operatively, this gentleman recovered without complications and was discharged home two days later after being able to tolerate a solid diet. Conclusions This is the second reported case of gallstone ileus in a patient with previous cholecystectomy about two decades ago, according to our literature search. Although extremely rare, absence of the gallbladder does not exclude the possibility of gallstone ileus.

Predictors of Ischemic Bowel in Patients with Small Bowel Obstruction

2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (10) ◽  
pp. 992-994 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. O'Leary ◽  
Angela L. Neville ◽  
Jessica A. Keeley ◽  
Dennis Y. Kim ◽  
Christian De Virgilio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Bowel ◽  
Small Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Bowel Ischemia ◽  
Wall Thickening ◽  
Ischemic Bowel ◽  
Operative Exploration ◽  
Common Etiology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Exploratory Laparoscopy

Preoperative diagnosis of ischemic bowel in patients with small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a clinical challenge. The aim of this study was to identify preoperative variables associated with ischemic bowel found at operative exploration. We performed a 5-year retrospective review of patients admitted to a university affiliated, county funded hospital who underwent exploratory laparoscopy or laparotomy for SBO. Patients were excluded if they had a known preoperative malignancy or hernia on physical examination. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine factors independently associated with bowel ischemia or ischemic perforation. One hundred and sixteen patients underwent exploratory surgery for SBO. Mean age was 52 ± 14 years and most were male [64 (55.2%)]. Adhesions [92 (79.3%)] were the most common etiology of obstruction. Leukocytosis ( P = 0.304) and acidosis ( P = 0.151) were not significantly associated with ischemia or ischemic perforation. In addition, history of prior SBO ( P = 0.618), tachycardia ( P = 0.111), fever ( P = 0.859), and time from admission to operation ( P = 0.383) were not predictive of ischemic bowel. However, hyponatremia (≤134 mmol/L) and CT scan findings of wall thickening or a suspected closed loop were independently associated with bowel ischemia. Awareness of these predictors should heighten the concern for ischemic bowel in patients presenting with SBO.

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.

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