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Percutaneous Emergency Needle Caecostomy for Prevention of Caecal Perforation
Joint Authors
Limmer, Alexandra M.
Clement, Zackariah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-08-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Caecal perforation is a life-threatening complication of large bowel obstruction with a reported mortality of 34% to 72%.
This case describes the novel use of percutaneous needle caecostomy as a life-saving measure to prevent imminent caecal perforation in a 68-year-old lady with large bowel obstruction secondary to an incarcerated incisional hernia.
After careful review of computed tomography images and measurement of distances from the abdominal wall to the caecum, the patient’s caecum was decompressed in the emergency department using a needle under local anaesthetic.
The patient subsequently underwent laparoscopic hernia repair and had an uncomplicated recovery.
When conducted safely and with precision in an appropriate patient, percutaneous needle caecostomy can provide immediate symptom relief, reduce risk of caecal perforation, and allow a laparoscopic surgical approach.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Limmer, Alexandra M.& Clement, Zackariah. 2017. Percutaneous Emergency Needle Caecostomy for Prevention of Caecal Perforation. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150035
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Limmer, Alexandra M.& Clement, Zackariah. Percutaneous Emergency Needle Caecostomy for Prevention of Caecal Perforation. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150035
American Medical Association (AMA)
Limmer, Alexandra M.& Clement, Zackariah. Percutaneous Emergency Needle Caecostomy for Prevention of Caecal Perforation. Case Reports in Surgery. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150035
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150035