Intestinal obstruction from a forgotten artery forceps: a case report

A 43-year-old multiparous patient p2+0 all alive who had abdominal hysterectomy secondary to ruptured uterus 2 1/2 years prior to presentation, was seen with acute (surgical) abdomen. An artery forceps was seen on plain abdominal X-ray and subsequent laparotomy revealed gangrenous ileum. The entire...

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Veröffentlicht in:	West African journal of medicine 2004-10, Vol.23 (4), p.330-331
Hauptverfasser:	Fadiora, S O, Olatoke, S A, Bello, T O, Adeoti, M L, Agodirin, S O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen, Acute - diagnosis Abdomen, Acute - diagnostic imaging Abdomen, Acute - etiology Adult Developing Countries Female Foreign Bodies - complications Foreign Bodies - diagnostic imaging Humans Hysterectomy - adverse effects Hysterectomy - standards Incidence Intestinal Obstruction - diagnostic imaging Intestinal Obstruction - etiology Medical Errors Operating Rooms - standards Pregnancy Quality of Health Care Radiography Surgical Instruments - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	A 43-year-old multiparous patient p2+0 all alive who had abdominal hysterectomy secondary to ruptured uterus 2 1/2 years prior to presentation, was seen with acute (surgical) abdomen. An artery forceps was seen on plain abdominal X-ray and subsequent laparotomy revealed gangrenous ileum. The entire length of the ileum was involved, including the ileocecal valve and part of the cecum. The patient had limited right hemicolectomy and anastomosis of the distal part of the jejunum with the proximal section of the transverse colon. The post-operative period was uneventful and she was discharged to outpatient clinic 2 weeks post operatively.
ISSN:	0189-160X