Ileal volvulus on internal hernia following left laparoscopic-assisted hemicolectomy.
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.
Elio
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Department of Surgery, City Hospital Villafranca, Verona, Italy.
Veronese
E
E
Frigo
F
F
Residori
C
C
Salvato
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S
Orcalli
F
F
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome