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[Acute abdomen caused by eosinophilic enteritis: six observations].
Fernando Martínez-Ubieto1, Alvaro Bueno-Delgado, Teresa Jiménez-Bernadó
1Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital de Alcañiz, Teruel, Spain. fmubieto@telefonica.net
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|June 18, 2013
Summary
Eosinophilic enteritis, a rare gastrointestinal condition, can mimic acute abdomen emergencies. Surgical intervention, including laparoscopic resection, may be necessary for severe cases involving small bowel segments.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic enteritis is a rare condition involving eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Its etiology is often unclear, with potential links to autoimmune diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, and parasitic infections.
Observation:
- Six cases of eosinophilic enteritis affecting the small bowel were diagnosed between 1997 and 2011.
- Three cases required partial resection due to irreversible necrosis.
- Three cases necessitated only biopsy due to severe inflammation causing acute abdomen symptoms.
Findings:
- Eosinophilic enteritis can present as an acute abdomen requiring urgent surgical evaluation.
- Intraoperative findings range from inflammatory changes to non-viable bowel segments.
Implications:
- Prompt surgical treatment, potentially laparoscopic, is crucial for managing acute abdomen secondary to eosinophilic enteritis.
- Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent extensive bowel damage and improve patient outcomes.
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