scholarly journals Ileocaecal Tuberculosis Presenting with Massive Hematochezia: A Rare Clinical Manifestation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Neha Mehta ◽  
Man Bahadur Paudyal ◽  
Sangam Shah ◽  
Rajan Chamlagain ◽  
Moon Shrestha ◽  
...  

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, anorexia, and fever are common symptoms of intestinal tuberculosis, while bleeding from the lumen, intestinal obstruction, perforation, and fistula formation are uncommon presentations in ileocaecal tuberculosis. Here, we present a case of a 33-year-old male with intestinal tuberculosis who initially presented with massive bleeding per rectum.

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
W. C.G. Peh ◽  
W. Cheng

A two year old boy presented with a two month history of intermittent bloody diarrhoea, and associated intermittent colicky abdominal pain and weight loss. A small mass was palpable over the left abdomen. Abdominal radiograph showed colonic obstruction and barium enema revealed colo-colic intussusception. At laparotomy, the intussusception had reduced spontaneously and was found to be caused by a benign juvenile polyp. The clinical and imaging features, and management of the chronic form of intussusception are discussed.


2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (05) ◽  
pp. 776-782
Author(s):  
ANSAR LATIF ◽  
ANILA ANSAR ◽  
MUHAMMAD QASIM BUTT

Objectives: 1). To see the prevalence of small bowel diverticulosis in patients presenting with acute abdomen. 2). To knowpresentation and complications of diverticulosis in teaching hospital in Sialkot region of Pakistan. Introduction: Small bowel diverticulardisease may be complicated by small bowel obstruction. Multiple diverticulosis represents an uncommon pathology of the small bowel.Related complications such as diverticulitis, perforation, bleeding or intestinal obstruction, and acute pancreatitis appear in 10-30% ofthe patients, increasing the morbidity and mortality rates. This pathology which is uncommon is much higher in our study in patientsundergoing exploratory laparotomy in district level hospitals in Sialkot region of Pakistan. Study Design: Prospective and observational.Setting and duration: Combined Military Hospital, Sialkot (June 2005 to August 2010). Islam teaching hospital, Sialkot (September 2010to September 2012). Methods: 260 consecutive patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy for obstruction, peritonitis, pain and massabdomen were included in the study. Patient with established cause of obstruction were excluded. The data including demographicinformation, presentation, operative findings, complications and follow up were entered in structured proforma. Patients with less thanthree months of followup were also excluded from study. Results: Small bowel diverticuli were encountered in 24 (9%) out of 260 patientsincluding; 8 (3%) Meckel's, 9 (3.5%) jejunal, 3 (1.2%) duodenal and 4 (1.5%) Ileal diverticuli. These patients with diverticuli presented asintestinal obstruction, peritonitis, mass abdomen, vague abdominal pain and one patient with fresh bleeding per rectum. The indicationsof surgery were peritonitis 6 (25%), intestinal obstruction 13 (54.2%), abdominal mass 3(12.5%), nonspecific abdominal pain 1 (4.2%)and fresh bleeding per rectum of obscure origin 1 (4.2%). Complications encountered as Intestinal obstruction due to adhesion formationin 8; obstruction due to congenital bands attached to diverticuli in 3; diverticular perforation in 2; peritonitis due to diverticulitis in2,bleeding from arteriovenous malformation within the jejuna diverticuli in 1 and mass formation due to volvulus in 1. Three duodenaldiverticuli and 4 jejunal diverticuli were found as silent pathologies synchronous with other active pathologies.


Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Khatti ◽  
Riaz Ahmed Memon ◽  
Abdul Salam Memon ◽  
Fazila Hashmi ◽  
Sandesh Kumar ◽  
...  

Objective: To determine the frequency and presentation of colorectal carcinoma (CRC) among the patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Study Design: Observational study Place and Duration: Department of Surgery, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro/Hyderabad from January 2013 to February 2014. Methodology: A sample of 105 patients complaining of lower GI symptoms was selected. Data regarding the age, sex, presenting symptoms and signs, local examination and location of lesions were noted in a pre-structured proforma. Patients were examined by digital rectal examination (DRE), proctoscopy, colonoscopy; computerized tomography and biopsy. Data analyzed on SPSS 21.0 at 95% CI (P≤ 0.05). Results: Age of the patients was 53.17±14.90 years (95%CI: 51.28 to 55.05). Of 105 subjects; 65 (61.9%) were males and 40 (38.09%) were females. The CRC was observed in 11 (10.47%) patients of ≤ 40 years, 77 (73.3%) patients of 40 – 59.9 years and 17 (16.19%) cases were ≥60 years of age. Anemia 81 (77.14%), weight loss 74 (70.47%), abdominal pain 60 (57.14%), bleeding per rectum 79 (75.23%), tenesmus 55 (52.38%) and constipation 48 (45.71%) were common presenting symptoms of the CRC patients. Adenocarcinoma was found in 87 (82.85%), carcinoid tumor in 11 (10.47%), lymphoma in 5 (4.76%) and squamous cell carcinoma in 2 (1.9%). Conclusion: Colorectal adenocarcinoma was most common tumor found in males in their sixth decade of life. Anemia, weight loss, abdominal pain and bleeding per rectum were common clinical symptoms and rectum was common tumor site.


2020 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 398-403
Author(s):  
Jung Wook Lee ◽  
Su Jin Kim ◽  
Cheol Woong Choi ◽  
Dae Hwan Kang ◽  
Hyung Wook Kim ◽  
...  

Most upper gastrointestinal lipomas occur in the duodenal second portion, and gastric lipomas are rare. Most lipomas are usually asymptomatic, but symptoms such as abdominal pain, intussusception, ulceration, and intestinal obstruction may occur depending on the size and location and, rarely, can cause bleeding. Endoscopic polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection, and surgical resection are the treatments of choice for lipomas with intestinal obstruction or bleeding. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding from lipoma is mostly of duodenal origin and very rarely from the stomach. Here, we report a case of successful treatment of gastric lipoma with massive bleeding by endoscopic resection.


2016 ◽  
pp. 106-109
Author(s):  
Hoang Minh Thi Nguyen ◽  
Huu Tri Nguyen ◽  
Thanh Thao Nguyen

Obturator hernia is a rare pelvic hernia which accounts for 1% of all abdominal hernia. Clinical manifestation is ussually unspecific. Obturator hernia is often diagnosed by computed tomography or ultrasound. We present a case of obturator hernia in an elderly women who was successfully diagnosed and treated at Hue Univeristy of Medicine and Pharmacy. Key words: obturator hernia, mechanical obstruction, intestinal obstruction, Richter obturator hernia, strangulation


2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Leslie M. Leyva Sotelo ◽  
José E. Telich Tarriba ◽  
Daniel Ángeles Gaspar ◽  
Osvaldo I. Guevara Valmaña ◽  
André Víctor Baldín ◽  
...  

Internal hernias are an infrequent cause of intestinal obstruction with an incidence of 0.2-0.9%, therefore their early diagnosis represents a challenge. The most frequently herniated organ is the small bowel, which results in a wide spectrum of symptoms, varying from mild abdominal pain to acute abdomen. We present the case of an eight-year old patient with nonspecific digestive symptoms, a transoperative diagnosis was made in which an internal hernia was found strangulated by plastron in the distal third of the appendix. Appendectomy was performed and four days later the patient was discharged without complications.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117954762110177
Author(s):  
Rebecca DeBoer ◽  
Sahani Jayatilaka ◽  
Anthony Donato

Whipple’s disease (WD) is an uncommon cause of seronegative arthritis. WD is known for its gastrointestinal symptoms of diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal pain. However, arthritis may precede gastrointestinal symptoms by 6 to 7 years. We describe a case of an 85-year-old Caucasian male with multiple joint complaints, not responsive to traditional treatments for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. We suggest that WD be considered for seronegative arthritis especially affecting large joints.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. B. S. C. Bandara ◽  
A. M. Viraj Rohana ◽  
Aloka Pathirana

Abstract Background Intestinal obstruction due to internal herniation of the bowel is a rare clinical entity which is often overlooked in the differential diagnosis of patients with abdominal pain who have no previous history of abdominal surgery. Several sites of bowel internal herniation have been described, amongst which internal herniation through the foramen of Winslow accounts for about 8% of cases. These patients present with nonspecific abdominal pain associated with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hence the diagnosis is often overlooked. The usual symptoms of intestinal obstruction can be delayed, which results in a delay in diagnosis and gangrene of the herniated bowel segment. Abdominal radiographs and computed tomography are helpful in the diagnosis. Open reduction is the management of choice; however, laparoscopic reduction has also been attempted, with good results. Case presentation We report a case of a middle-aged Sri Lankan man who presented with features of gastroesophageal reflux disease, developed features of intestinal obstruction and was found to have a gangrenous small bowel loop which had herniated through the foramen of Winslow. Following needle aspiration and reduction of the herniated small bowel loop, the gangrenous part of the small bowel was resected and an ileoileal anastomosis performed. The large foramen of Winslow was partially closed with interrupted stitches. The patient made an uneventful recovery. Conclusion Since delayed diagnosis of bowel obstruction is detrimental, it is of utmost importance to diagnose it early. Because internal herniation of the small bowel through the foramen of Winslow presents with nonspecific symptoms including features of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as documented in several cases worldwide and also presented by our patient, there should be a high degree of suspicion of internal herniation of the bowel causing bowel obstruction and low threshold for extensive investigation of patients presenting with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease which does not resolve with usual medication.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Floris B Poelmann ◽  
Ewoud H Jutte ◽  
Jean Pierre E N Pierie

Abstract Intestinal obstruction caused by pericecal internal herniation are rare and only described in a few cases. This case describes an 80-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, with no prior surgical history. Computed tomography was performed and showed a closed loop short bowel obstruction in the right lower quadrant and ascites. Laparoscopy revealed pericecal internal hernia. This is a viscous protrusion through a defect in the peritoneal cavity. Current operative treatment modalities include minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic repair of internal herniation is possible and feasible in experienced hands. It must be included in the differential diagnoses of every patient who presents with abdominal pain. When diagnosed act quick and thorough and expeditiously. Treatment preference should be a laparoscopic procedure.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miral Subhani ◽  
Kaleem Rizvon ◽  
Paul Mustacchia

Obesity is an epidemic in our society, and rates continue to rise, along with comorbid conditions associated with obesity. Unfortunately, obesity remains refractory to behavioral and drug therapy but has shown response to bariatric surgery. Not only can long-term weight loss be achieved, but a majority of patients have also shown improvement of the comorbid conditions associated with obesity. A rise in the use of surgical therapy for management of obesity presents a challenge with an increased number of patients with problems after bariatric surgery. It is important to be familiar with symptoms following bariatric surgery, such as nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, dysphagia, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding and to utilize appropriate available tests for upper gastrointestinal tract pathology in the postoperative period.


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