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Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Enteroliths Formed in the Duodenal Diverticulum

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Objective: Small bowel obstruction is a common acute abdomen. The disease presentation changes rapidly and differential diagnosis is difficult. If diagnosis and treatment are delayed or inappropriate, the consequences will be serious. Methods: Here, we report here a rare case of small bowel obstruction caused by enteroliths formed in the duodenal diverticulum. Results: Conservative treatment was not effective. Six days later, the patient underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy to confirm small bowel obstruction, and enterotomy for lithotomy was performed. Conclusion: Obstruction of the small intestine due to passage of enteroliths from the duodenal diverticulum is rare. There is currently no definitive evidence delineating the optimal duration for non-surgical treatment. However, it should be noted that the postponement of surgical intervention may elevate mortality rates.

Source: JGH Open

DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.70125

Authors: Jing Yu, Sheng‐Yi Zhu, Jing‐Jing Li, Lin‐Hua Yao

Institution: Huzhou Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,400