Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition with distinct symptoms such as constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. It is commonly caused by well-recognised factors. Recent advancements in imaging techniques and minimally invasive procedures have significantly improved our ability...
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| author | Andreas Antzoulas Georgios-Ioannis Verras Vasileios Leivaditis Athanasios Papatriantafyllou Levan Tchabashvili Nikolaos Benetatos Francesk Mulita |
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| description | Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition with distinct symptoms such as constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. It is commonly caused by well-recognised factors. Recent advancements in imaging techniques and minimally invasive procedures have significantly improved our ability to accurately select patients for surgical intervention and promptly identify common SBO causes. Nonetheless, it is crucial to recognise that diagnosing rare SBO causes remains a challenge. We present a rare case of mechanical bowel obstruction caused by massive uterine fibroids in a 44-year-old woman. Large uterine fibroids can cause mechanical small intestine obstruction, although this is not a common cause. Diagnostic imaging, particularly computed tomography, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and determining appropriate management plans. Accurate monitoring and imaging can lead to improved patient outcomes by avoiding unnecessary surgical intervention and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Treatment options include both medical and surgical methods. Both approaches have proven effective, with surgical procedures being the last resort if medical treatments are unsuccessful. The accuracy and efficacy of these surgical methods have shown promising results and significant prognostic benefits. It is critical to identify and report rare causes of bowel obstruction to improve future recognition and enhance patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7ac04cd338db4980b85e21fb9ed917562025-01-27T11:39:18ZengTermedia Publishing HouseMenopause Review1643-88762299-00382024-12-0123422522810.5114/pm.2024.14595655358Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentationAndreas AntzoulasGeorgios-Ioannis VerrasVasileios LeivaditisAthanasios PapatriantafyllouLevan TchabashviliNikolaos BenetatosFrancesk MulitaSmall bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition with distinct symptoms such as constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. It is commonly caused by well-recognised factors. Recent advancements in imaging techniques and minimally invasive procedures have significantly improved our ability to accurately select patients for surgical intervention and promptly identify common SBO causes. Nonetheless, it is crucial to recognise that diagnosing rare SBO causes remains a challenge. We present a rare case of mechanical bowel obstruction caused by massive uterine fibroids in a 44-year-old woman. Large uterine fibroids can cause mechanical small intestine obstruction, although this is not a common cause. Diagnostic imaging, particularly computed tomography, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and determining appropriate management plans. Accurate monitoring and imaging can lead to improved patient outcomes by avoiding unnecessary surgical intervention and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Treatment options include both medical and surgical methods. Both approaches have proven effective, with surgical procedures being the last resort if medical treatments are unsuccessful. The accuracy and efficacy of these surgical methods have shown promising results and significant prognostic benefits. It is critical to identify and report rare causes of bowel obstruction to improve future recognition and enhance patient outcomes.https://www.termedia.pl/Small-bowel-obstruction-secondary-to-uterine-fibroids-a-case-presentation,4,55358,1,1.htmluterine fibroid small bowel obstruction computed tomography scan |
| spellingShingle | Andreas Antzoulas Georgios-Ioannis Verras Vasileios Leivaditis Athanasios Papatriantafyllou Levan Tchabashvili Nikolaos Benetatos Francesk Mulita Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation Menopause Review uterine fibroid small bowel obstruction computed tomography scan |
| title | Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation |
| title_full | Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation |
| title_fullStr | Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation |
| title_short | Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation |
| title_sort | small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids a case presentation |
| topic | uterine fibroid small bowel obstruction computed tomography scan |
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