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Amebiasis causing massive gastrointestinal bleeding.
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|December 1, 1978
Summary
Emergency right hemicolectomy successfully treated massive bleeding from amebic ulcers in the cecum. This surgical approach is effective even with accompanying amebic liver abscess complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Amebic ulcers in the cecum can cause severe gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Complications may include amebic liver abscess, increasing patient risk.
Observation:
- Three patients presented with massive hemorrhage due to confirmed amebic cecal ulcers.
- One patient also had a concurrent amebic liver abscess.
Findings:
- All three patients underwent emergency right hemicolectomy.
- The surgical intervention resulted in successful hemostasis and patient recovery.
Implications:
- Emergency right hemicolectomy is a viable and effective treatment for massive bleeding from amebic cecal ulcers.
- This surgical option offers a life-saving solution for complicated cases, including those with liver abscesses.