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Early Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Surgical Drain Following Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Case Report

Tariq Bouhout1, Ayoub Kharkhach1, Abdelbassir Ramdani1

  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Oncology Hospital of Oujda, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Université Mohammed Premier, Oujda, MAR.

Cureus
|February 22, 2024
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Abdominal drains can cause complications like bowel obstruction. Surgeons must use drains cautiously after rectal surgery to prevent rare but serious intestinal obstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Abdominal drains are frequently used in surgical procedures.
  • Potential complications include surgical site infections and bowel obstruction.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male patient developed intestinal obstruction.
  • The obstruction was directly related to abdominal drainage following rectal surgery.

Findings:

  • Acute bowel obstruction is a rare complication associated with abdominal drains.
  • This case highlights a specific instance of drain-induced intestinal obstruction.

Implications:

  • Surgeons need heightened awareness of this potential complication.
  • Careful consideration and cautious use of abdominal drains are recommended.
  • Treatment may involve conservative management or surgical intervention (laparoscopy or laparotomy).
Keywords:
abdominal drainobstructionrectal cancersmall bowelsmall bowel obstruction

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