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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Epiploic appendagitis is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain.
  • It often mimics more common conditions like diverticulitis or appendicitis.
  • Small bowel obstruction secondary to epiploic appendagitis is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old male presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting.
  • Clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings indicated small bowel obstruction.
  • Conservative management failed, leading to surgical exploration.

Findings:

  • Surgical findings revealed a dilated terminal ileum adhered to the sigmoid colon.
  • An inflamed epiploic appendix was identified as the cause of adhesion and obstruction.
  • Resection of the inflamed epiploic appendix resolved the obstruction.

Implications:

  • Epiploic appendagitis, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of small bowel obstruction.
  • This case underscores the importance of surgical evaluation when conservative measures fail.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management of epiploic appendagitis can prevent complications.