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Cecal Volvulus Following Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
Yoshiaki Mizuguchi1, Yasuhiro Mamada, Tetsuya Shimizu
1Department of Surgery, Nippon Medical School.
Cecal volvulus, a rare complication after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, can occur postoperatively. Early colonoscopic decompression offers a successful treatment for this condition, aiding recovery from ileus.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical complications
- Abdominal surgery
Background:
- Cecal volvulus involves twisting of the cecum, a rare event post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Postoperative ileus is a common concern after abdominal surgery.
Observation:
- A 54-year-old woman developed cecal volvulus one day after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- Symptoms included abdominal pain and distention, consistent with postoperative ileus.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with colonoscopic decompression.
- Symptoms resolved gradually with the recovery of postoperative ileus.
Implications:
- Cecal volvulus should be considered in patients experiencing postoperative abdominal pain and distention after laparoscopic procedures.
- The increasing trend of minimally invasive surgery necessitates awareness of rare complications like cecal volvulus.
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