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Case Report
Uterine leiomyoma as a cause of small bowel obstruction!
1 General Surgery Department, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Vicarage Rd, Watford, WD18 0HB, UK
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General Surgery Department, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Vicarage Rd, Watford, WD18 0HB,
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Article ID: 101193Z01SM2021
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Monib S, Chadha P, Cross G, Zuberi J. Uterine leiomyoma as a cause of small bowel obstruction! Int J Case Rep Images 2021;12:101193Z01SM2021.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a condition with many well-recognized common causes and a distinct set of symptoms, including constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. Recent developments in both imaging modalities and minimally invasive techniques have meant that patients can be more appropriately selected for surgical intervention and that common causes of SBO can be readily identified. Despite these advances, it must be acknowledged that rare causes of SBO are still causing a diagnostic dilemma.
Case Report: We are presenting a rare cause of a 45-year-old lady with mechanical bowel obstruction leading to intestinal gangrene caused by a huge uterine fibroid.
Conclusion: It is essential that rare causes of bowel obstruction are identified and presented to facilitate their recognition in future to reach better patient’s outcome.
Keywords: Computed tomography (CT) scan, Fibroid, Leiomyoma, Small bowel gangrene, Small bowel obstruction
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Author Contributions
Sherif Monib - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Priyanka Chadha - Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Gary Cross - Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Jamal Zuberi - Acquisition of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guarantor of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
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