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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Case Reports

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  • Clostridium difficile enteritis (CDE) is a rare small bowel infection.
  • Previously reported CDE cases involved patients with inflammatory bowel disease, immunosuppression, or prior abdominal surgeries.

Observation:

  • A fulminant CDE case developed post-routine inguinal hernia repair.
  • The patient presented with abdominal compartment syndrome and multiple organ failure.

Findings:

  • This case underscores diagnostic challenges of CDE, especially in patients with intact colons.
  • Unusual presentations of CDE can mimic other surgical emergencies.

Implications:

  • A high index of suspicion for CDE is vital for timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Early recognition and intervention are key to reducing CDE-related morbidity and mortality.