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Strangulated small bowel evisceration after intraperitoneal drainage
A Pelayo Salas1, L Perez Ruiz, A Fermiñán Rodriguez
1Department of General Surgery, Hospital University Arnau de Vilanova, School of Medicine, Lleida University, Lleida, Spain. angel.pelayo@wanadoo.es
Minerva Chirurgica
|September 17, 2005
Summary
An exceptional case of strangulated small bowel evisceration occurred through intraperitoneal drainage post-cholecystectomy. Careful drain placement and using smaller drains can prevent this rare surgical complication.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Open cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure.
- Intraperitoneal drains are sometimes used after abdominal surgery.
Observation:
- A rare complication involving strangulated small bowel evisceration through an intraperitoneal drain was observed.
- This occurred in a patient following an open cholecystectomy.
Findings:
- Small bowel evisceration through an intraperitoneal drain is a recognized but infrequent complication.
- The case highlights the importance of meticulous drain management.
Implications:
- Careful consideration of drain placement is crucial to prevent such adverse events.
- Utilizing drains with smaller external diameters (under 10 mm) may reduce the risk of evisceration.
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