Ileal volvulus on internal hernia following left laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy

Surg Laparosc Endosc. 1998 Dec;8(6):477-8.

Abstract

Described here is a case of constriction of the ileal loop caused by a volvulus forming on an internal hernia through the mesenteric opening in the anastomotic colonic stumps, following left laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy. This experience indicates the need for closure of mesenteric gaps with a continuous suture after laparoscopic-assisted left hemicolectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Colectomy / adverse effects*
  • Colectomy / methods
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Colonic Polyps / pathology
  • Colonic Polyps / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia / diagnosis
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology*
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome