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A Mouse Model of Intestinal Partial Obstruction
Published on: March 5, 2018
[Small bowel obstruction caused by acute invasive enteric anisakiasis]
Dong Baek Kang1, Jung Taek Oh, Won Cheol Park
1Department of Surgery and Institute of Medical Science, Wonkwang University College of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. east1st@wju.ac.kr
The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe Chi
|September 18, 2010
Summary
Enteric anisakiasis, a rare intestinal infection from raw fish, can cause obstruction. Early diagnosis relies on patient history and can be confirmed through surgical examination.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Parasitology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Anisakiasis commonly affects the stomach and is diagnosed via endoscopy.
- Enteric anisakiasis, a rare form, presents diagnostic challenges.
- Accurate patient history of raw fish consumption is crucial for diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain after consuming raw fish.
- Radiological studies indicated small bowel obstruction, but the cause was unclear.
- Emergency laparotomy revealed jejunal edema, dilation, and stenosis.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed acute invasive enteric anisakiasis as the cause of obstruction.
- Surgical resection of the affected jejunal segment was performed.
- The patient recovered well post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering enteric anisakiasis in patients with unexplained small bowel obstruction after raw fish ingestion.
- Accurate patient history is paramount for diagnosing this rare parasitic infection.
- Prompt surgical intervention can lead to successful outcomes in severe cases.
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