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  • Surgical Case Report
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Intellectually disabled patients with acute surgical abdominal pathology pose unique management challenges.
  • Poor patient compliance can exacerbate postoperative complications.

Observation:

  • A patient with intellectual disability presented with a bowel obstruction caused by a cecal volvulus.
  • The postoperative course was complicated by wound dehiscence and infection, necessitating specific interventions.

Findings:

  • Component separation was employed as a surgical technique for facilitated wound closure and improved management of compliance.
  • This method aimed to enhance wound integrity and reduce postoperative complications in a non-compliant patient.

Implications:

  • The case underscores the need for individualized care strategies for intellectually disabled patients with surgical abdominal pathology.
  • Component separation can be a valuable tool in managing complex abdominal wounds in patients with poor compliance, potentially improving outcomes.