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A bone caused a small bowel obstruction in a 71-year-old man with a history of multiple abdominal surgeries. Surgical removal of the foreign body resolved the obstruction.

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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
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Published on: October 29, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Small bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency.
  • Foreign body ingestion causing obstruction is rare in adults, particularly in those with prior abdominal surgeries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of small bowel obstruction caused by a foreign body.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and management of such cases.

Main Methods:

  • A 71-year-old male presented with symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan identified a high-attenuation foreign body in the distal ileum.
  • Laparotomy was performed for diagnosis and management.

Main Results:

  • A bone was identified as the foreign body causing distal ileal obstruction.
  • The bone was successfully removed during laparotomy.
  • The patient's obstruction resolved post-operatively.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign body ingestion, even in adults, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction.
  • Prior abdominal surgeries may alter the typical presentation or diagnostic findings.
  • Surgical intervention remains the definitive treatment for foreign body-induced bowel obstruction.