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J Davies1, J Parmar1, I Finlay1
1Gastrointestinal surgery, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
BMJ Case Reports
|June 9, 2018
Summary
A rare cause of small bowel obstruction (SBO) was identified as a remnant of the vas deferens in a young patient. This case highlights the importance of considering unusual etiologies in intestinal obstruction.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a frequent surgical emergency, often caused by adhesions.
- Uncommon etiologies of SBO can pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for clinicians.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old male with a history of gastroschisis and left orchidectomy presented with SBO.
- Imaging and clinical evaluation revealed an unusual cause of obstruction.
Findings:
- The obstruction was attributed to a remnant of the vas deferens, a previously undocumented cause of SBO.
- The case details the clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and successful management.
Implications:
- This case underscores the necessity for surgeons to consider rare and atypical causes of intestinal obstruction.
- Awareness of such unusual etiologies can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
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