Small bowel volvulus with no malrotation after laparoscopic appendicectomy: Case report and literature review |
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Authors: | Osama S Al Beteddini Emad Sherkawi |
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Institution: | Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Saudi Aramco, PO Box 76, Dhahran 31311, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract: | INTRODUCTIONSmall bowel volvulus, as a complication of laparoscopic surgery, is a rarely reported clinical entity. We present a case of a young female who developed small intestinal volvulus after laparoscopic appendicectomy. She had this complication in the absence of malrotation or other previous abdominal operations.PRESENTATION OF CASEA 17-year-old woman presented with acute appendicitis. After an uneventful laparoscopic appendicectomy, she developed acute small intestinal obstruction on the second post-operative day. A prompt laparotomy showed small bowel volvulus, which was reduced, with no evidence of malrotation. She had an uneventful recovery and was discharged within 3 days of the second operation, in a stable condition.DISCUSSIONThis article presents a review of the literature of this rare cause of small intestinal obstruction after laparoscopic surgery, stressing on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. A discussion of the potential factors predisposing to this entity is presented, emphasising the need of a higher-evidence study as to its aetiology and prevalence.CONCLUSIONSmall bowel volvulus is a rare complication of laparoscopic surgery, but its early diagnosis and prompt treatment is essential to avoid morbid outcomes. Surgery is the therapeutic mainstay. |
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Keywords: | Small bowel volvulus Midgut volvulus Small bowel obstruction Laparoscopy Appendicectomy Complication |
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