Acute small bowel obstruction secondary to intestinal and appendiceal endometriosis

Rana M. Ibrahim, Abbas Fadel, Zakaria Dika
In: Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health · 2023 · vol. 1 , pp. 100014 · doi:10.1016/j.glmedi.2023.100014 · W4387190507
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This case report details a 30-year-old female with acute small bowel obstruction caused by intestinal and appendiceal endometriosis, highlighting laparoscopy's role in diagnosis and treatment.

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Endometriosis, characterized by the presence of ectopic tissue resembling the endometrium, primarily affects pelvic structures, but its involvement in the gastrointestinal tract poses diagnostic challenges. We present a case of acute small bowel obstruction secondary to intestinal and appendiceal endometriosis, underscoring the pivotal role of laparoscopic surgery. A 30-year-old female, presenting with abdominal discomfort, obstipation, and abdominal distension, underwent comprehensive clinical evaluation and contrast-enhanced imaging, revealing distal small bowel obstruction and an enlarged appendix. Laparoscopy confirmed small bowel endometriosis and adhesions, with subsequent removal of an anomalous appendix. This case underscores the criticality of laparoscopy for diagnosis and intervention, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach, advanced imaging, and vigilant long-term follow-up to facilitate precise diagnoses in unconventional gastrointestinal endometriosis presentations.

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