Authors: Thomas, A.D.; Rocker, M.D.; Morris-Stiff, G.; Lewis, M.H.

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 88, Number 1, January 2006 , pp. W5-W7(3)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Abstract:

Introduction: We have previously presented a patient with massive small and large bowel infarction and demonstrated that even with only a few inches of remaining small bowel an almost normal life-style and diet is possible.

Patient: Recently, we have looked after a young and otherwise fit female patient who suffered mesenteric venous gangrene of the whole small bowel from the Ligament of Treitz to the caecum. In order to achieve gastro-intestinal continuity and to avoid the torrential fluid loss associated with high fistula, an anastomosis between the stomach and the transverse colon was formed.

Result: We are surprised to find that despite the extensive resection our patient maintains a good quality of life and is able to look after her young family.

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Keywords: MESENTERIC VENOUS GANGRENE; SMALL BOWEL RESECTION

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/147870806X83251

Affiliations: 1: Department of Surgery, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, UK

Publication date: 2006-01-01

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