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John Michael DiBianco¹, Robert A Brenes, J Alexander Palesty

¹Ross University School of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies. John.DiBianco@yahoo.com.

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Surgical complications can lead to rare conditions like a blind loop of bowel. This case report highlights a blind loop as a potential diagnosis for patients presenting with symptoms of enterocutaneous fistulas.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Complications
Abdominal Surgery

Background:

Surgical complications pose significant risks, contributing to morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs globally.
Patients and physicians alike dread the occurrence of surgical complications.

Observation:

A 65-year-old male with a history of Crohn's disease and multiple laparotomies presented with a chronic draining sinus.
Diagnostic evaluation revealed a blind loop of bowel, suspected to be a sequela of prior abdominal surgeries.

Findings:

The case report details a rare presentation of a blind loop of bowel.
This condition is considered in the differential diagnosis for patients exhibiting signs and symptoms suggestive of enterocutaneous fistulas.

Implications:

Recognizing a blind loop of bowel is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of complex surgical complications.
This finding expands the differential diagnosis for enterocutaneous fistulas, guiding appropriate treatment strategies.