scholarly journals Rare case of midgut volvulus with malrotation in an elderly patient

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Mezhuneituo Raleng ◽  
Anant Prakash Pore ◽  
Vickey Katheria ◽  
Worshim Khamrang ◽  
R. S. Wungramthing
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Midgut Volvulus ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subacute Intestinal Obstruction

A 70 year old male who was under treatment for lymphoma, presented with a 2 day old history of not passing stool, flatus, associated with vomiting and abdominal distension. Patient was diagnosed as subacute intestinal obstruction and put on conservative management. However since his condition worsen exploratory laparotomy was performed. On laparotomy a midgut volvulus was detected and subsequently de-rotation of small gut was done. Through this paper we would like to stress out the difficulties in diagnosis and the challenges that we faced. 

scholarly journals Case Report: Pediatric pharmacobezoar with subacute intestinal obstruction

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1037
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Hakeem ◽  
Heeramani Lohana ◽  
Sarwat Urooj ◽  
Sheraz Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Acute Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Persistent Vomiting ◽  
Delay In Diagnosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subacute Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

Bezoars are an undigested mass causing an intraluminal obstruction in children.  Pharmacobezoars are formed from medicines or their vehicle, considered as a less frequent type observed in children. Our objective is to report a relatively rare entity as a potential cause of intestinal obstruction in children.  Here we report a case of 13-year-old girl with a history of herbal medicine intake who presented with persistent vomiting and abdominal distension. She was diagnosed with acute intestinal obstruction and managed conservatively without any complications. The patient became stable within two days so was discharged home. We found that ineffective history could lead to a delay in diagnosis and management. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for pica and psychiatric disorders, especially in adolescent children.

scholarly journals Acquired colonic atresia in a 4-month old term male infant: a rare case report

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 669
Author(s):  
Kamal Nain Rattan ◽  
Gurupriya J. ◽  
Shruti Bansal ◽  
Rohit Kapoor ◽  
Roomi Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Necrotizing Enterocolitis ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Male Infant ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Inflammatory Mass ◽  
Colonic Atresia ◽  
Rare Case Report ◽  
History Of

Acquired colonic atresias are very rare but, are known in association with necrotizing enterocolitis. We report a case of a 4-month term male infant with recurrent episodes of abdominal distension, bilious vomiting and constipation off and on, without the history of necrotizing enterocolitis. Exploratory laparotomy was performed, an inflammatory mass with multiple dense interloop adhesions were found in the mid-transverse colon. These adhesions were lysed to identify the proximal dilated and distal blind end of the colon.  Rest of the gut was normal.  This case is unique for the fact that, it is a case of acquired colonic atresia without history of necrotizing enterocolitis, unlike other reported cases of acquired colonic atresia.

scholarly journals Congenital Descending Colonic Stenosis with Perforation of Transverse Colon in a Neonate: A Case Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-75
Author(s):  
R Hamid ◽  
AH Shera ◽  
NA Bhat ◽  
A Baba ◽  
A Rashid
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Sigmoid Colon ◽  
Transverse Colon ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Uneventful Recovery ◽  
Colonic Stenosis ◽  
Colonic Atresia ◽  
Mucous Fistula

Colonic atresia and stenosis are rare causes of intestinal obstruction in the infant. Only 10 cases have been reported in Literature since 1966 and only one late-onset case has been reported in Literature until now. We describe the case of a 3 day old baby presenting with abdominal distension, failure to pass meconium and vomiting. X-ray of the abdomen showed dilated gut loops. Exploratory laparotomy was performed. At the junction of descending and sigmoid colon a stenosis was found, laparotomy also revealed a perforation of transverse colon. Transverse colostomy and a mucous fistula of sigmoid colon was performed after resecting stenosing segment and colon distal to perforation site upto stenosing site. Diagnosis was confirmed on histopathology. Colostomy was close after six weaks with uneventful recovery. Considering both the Literature and our case, congenital colonic stenosis should be considered one of the rare differential diagnoses in a neonate presenting as complete or partial intestinal obstruction. Key words: Colonic Stenosis; Perforation; Obstruction DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i1.5446   J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.32(1) 2012 73-75  

scholarly journals A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Infants: Ileum Duplication Cyst and Literature Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mehmet Serif Arslan ◽  
Erol Basuguy ◽  
Hikmet Zeytun ◽  
Serkan Arslan ◽  
Bahattin Aydogdu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Pediatric Surgery ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Duplication Cyst ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Imaging Method ◽  
History Of

Cases of neonatal gastrointestinal system (GIS) obstruction are quite complex for pediatric surgery clinics. A rare cause of intestinal obstruction is the duplication cyst (DC). A three-day-old male patient presented at our clinic with a history of abdominal distension and bilious vomiting on the second day following birth. Although pathology had not yet been determined from observation and examination, surgery was performed when the patient could not tolerate oral feeding. An ileal DC forming an incomplete obstruction was observed. Ileoileal anastomosis was performed on the patient. Because DCs can present with different clinical symptoms, it is quite difficult to diagnose them in neonate patients. Lacking an imaging method that can provide an exact diagnosis, the diagnostic laparotomy is a suitable approach for both diagnosis and treatment to avoid delays in treatment.

scholarly journals Resection of a colonic mass following trauma: a diagnostic dilemma

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Burchard ◽  
Alan A Thomay
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Symptomatic Improvement ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Vehicle Accident ◽  
Abdomen Ct ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mitotic Figures ◽  
The Right

Abstract A 53-year-old Caucasian male presented with a 2-week history of abdominal distension, pain, nausea and lethargy. His symptoms began 1 day after an all-terrain vehicle accident during which he suffered blunt-force trauma to his mid-right abdomen. CT scan demonstrated abnormal thickening of the ascending colon and terminal ilium with surrounding inflammation within the retroperitoneum and colonic mesentery. Given his likely mechanism and symptomatic improvement, he was initially managed conservatively. However, he was readmitted with recurrence of symptoms, and a repeat CT scan demonstrated no interval improvement. An exploratory laparotomy was performed and a firm, fixed mass of the right-colon and colonic mesentery was found. Final histopathology of the mass revealed a diffuse lymphoid infiltrate with numerous mitotic figures and apoptotic cells. Immunohistochemical staining was positive for CD45, CD20, CD10, and BCL-6 and negative for CD3, TdT, and BCL-2, indicating a diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma.

scholarly journals Endometriosis-Associated Massive Ascites in an Asian Woman: A Case Report of a Rare Clinical Entity

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Nuntasiri Eamudomkarn ◽  
Naratassapol Likitdee ◽  
Pilaiwan Kleebkaow ◽  
Chumnan Kietpeerakool
Keyword(s):  
Broad Ligament ◽  
Abdominal Distension ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Entity ◽  
Asian Woman ◽  
Rare Clinical Entity ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Massive Ascites ◽  
History Of

Massive ascites as a presentation of endometriosis is a rare clinical entity that is most commonly seen in black nulliparous females. Herein, we describe a case of a 32-year-old multiparous Thai woman who presented with a two-year history of abdominal distension. Computerized tomography of the abdominopelvic region showed an infiltrative enhancing lesion involving the cul-de-sac and perirectal region with massive loculated ascites, suggesting carcinomatosis peritonei. Abdominal paracentesis was performed to yield fluid samples for evaluation, which revealed no malignant cells, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was negative for tuberculosis. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy which revealed a large amount of serosanguinous ascites, thickened matted bowel loops, and necrotic debris covering the entire surface of the peritoneum and visceral organs. The surgical procedures included drainage of 6.5 liters of ascites, lysis adhesion, biopsy of the peritoneum, and right salpingo-oophorectomy. Histologic examination revealed benign endometrial glands with stroma at the peritoneum tissue and broad ligament. Other causes of ascites were excluded. The ascites responded to drainage and hormonal suppression. A final diagnosis of endometriosis was made based on these findings. Endometriosis should therefore be considered in differential diagnosis in women of childbearing age who present with ascites.

scholarly journals Multiple Abdominal Cocoons: An Unusual Presentation of Intestinal Obstruction and a Diagnostic Dilemma

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Zain Sohail ◽  
Shumaila Hasan ◽  
Benan Dala-Ali ◽  
Shahanoor Ali ◽  
M. A. Hashmi
Keyword(s):  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Fibrous Membrane ◽  
Unknown Aetiology ◽  
Abdominal Cocoon ◽  
Diagnostic Dilemma ◽  
Previous Abdominal Surgery ◽  
History Of ◽  
Subacute Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Encapsulating Peritonitis

Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) or abdominal cocoon is a rare acquired condition with an unknown aetiology. It is characterized by encapsulation of the small bowel by a fibrous membrane and can lead to intestinal obstruction. We present the case of a 42-year-old gentleman with a history of hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and previous abdominal surgery, who presented with subacute intestinal obstruction. Surgical exploration of the abdomen revealed that the entire contents were enclosed into three distinct sacs by a dense fibrous membrane. Excision of the sacs was performed followed by adhesiolysis. This is believed to be the first reported case of multiple cocoons within the abdominal cavity. The case is discussed with reference to the literature.

scholarly journals Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum after Ecstasy Ingestion

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gungadeen ◽  
J. Moor
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Conservative Management ◽  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Radiological Imaging ◽  
Neck Swelling ◽  
History Of

Objective. To present a rare case of extensive subcutaneous emphysema and spontaneous pneumomediastinum following ingestion of Ecstasy in a young adult. We also review the relevant literature and discuss how this case supplements it.Case Report. We report a case of a 19-year-old man with a history of painless neck and chest swelling, and no chest pain or breathlessness, after consuming Ecstasy tablets. Radiological imaging showed evidence of pneumomediastinum and extensive subcutaneous emphysema. The patient remained well under observation and his symptoms improved with conservative management.Conclusions. Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum after Ecstasy ingestion is uncommon. Cases are often referred to the otolaryngologist as they can present with neck and throat symptoms. Our case showed that the severity of symptoms may not correlate with severity of the anatomical abnormality and that pneumomediastinum should be suspected in Ecstasy users who present with neck swelling despite the absence of chest symptoms. Although all cases reported so far resolved with conservative management, it is important to perform simple investigations to exclude coexisting serious pathology.

scholarly journals Intestinal obstruction after trauma laparotomy: a rare case due to colon cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-27
Author(s):  
Byungjun Song ◽  
Pil Young Jung
Keyword(s):  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Large Bowel ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Incarcerated Hernia ◽  
Tissue Adhesion ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
History Of ◽  
Bowel Neoplasm

The causes of intestinal obstruction are diverse with tissue adhesion, incarcerated hernia, and large bowel neoplasm being the most common causes. Cancer is not easy to diagnose in patients with a history of intestinal obstruction after the intraperitoneal operation following blunt trauma. Herein, we report the case of a patient who was diagnosed with colon cancer after undergoing adhesiolysis due to intestinal obstruction.

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