Ileocecal knotting as a rare cause of small bowel obstruction: a case report

CONCLUSION: Despite its rarity, the possibility of ileocecal knotting should be considered in cases of small bowel obstruction due to its potential for rapid deterioration. Prompt resuscitation followed by emergency laparotomy is necessary to prevent mortality.PMID:38576991 | PMC:PMC10990335 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001800

Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Nishanta Dallakoti Ved Prakash Pant Nabin Pokhrel Prashant Bhatta Vijay Kumar Rana Rupesh Prasad Sah Source Type: research