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Surgical Management for Acute Ischemic Colitis Associated with Decompression Sickness.
Daisaku Kamiimabeppu1, Kenji Baba1, Masumi Wada1
1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Kagoshima, Japan.
Ischemic colitis, a rare complication of decompression sickness (DCS), can lead to bowel necrosis. This case highlights the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with DCS and abdominal pain, especially after hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Area of Science:
- Diving Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Decompression sickness (DCS) is a rare cause of ischemic colitis.
- Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is a standard treatment for DCS.
Observation:
- A 63-year-old male presented with abdominal pain after a 55-m dive.
- Imaging revealed bowel necrosis in the rectum and sigmoid colon.
- Emergency surgery confirmed and resected necrotic bowel segments.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed ischemic colitis.
- The patient had a history of HBO therapy for DCS.
Implications:
- Ischemic colitis should be a differential diagnosis for abdominal symptoms in DCS patients.
- Surgical intervention may be necessary for severe or recurrent DCS complications.
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