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Mid-ileal Volvulus Treated With Urgent Small Bowel Resection: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Volvulus is a rare condition characterized by intestinal twisting that requires immediate medical intervention due to its potentially life-threatening complications such as bowel obstruction, ischemia, and perforation. The majority of volvulus cases occur in the colon, while those in the small intestine are exceedingly rare. We present the case of a 77-year-old patient with a complex medical history who presented with abdominal pain and signs of intestinal obstruction due to an ileal volvulus. This case highlights the importance of considering this unusual entity in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal discomfort.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.81042

Authors: Mohammad Kloub, Abdul-Rahman I Abusalim, Abdelhadi Farouji, Mohamed Eldesouki, Atheer Anwar, Muhammad Hussain, Yatinder Bains

Institutions: New York Medical College, Saint Michael's Medical Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Mutah University

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408755200

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