title: Iatrogenic intestinal and mesenteric injuries with small bowel volvulus following use of barbed suture during laparoscopic myomectomy.
abstract: This is a case report of a patient who developed major intestinal complications after the utilization of barbed sutures for an off-label indication. The report serves as a warning for patients and surgeons of the potential injuries that may be caused by the use of new products in unapproved indications.
authors: Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
authors: Michael A
authors: MA
authors: Burchett
authors: Samer G
authors: SG
authors: Mattar
authors: Daniel T
authors: DT
authors: McKenna
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008643:Mesentery / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D063186:Uterine Myomectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*