Small bowel obstruction from an appendiceal tie

Donovan, Amy; Tabone, Renee; Yuide, Peter J.; Chua, Terence C.

doi:10.1111/ans.15678

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“…There have been a few reports of mechanical intestinal obstruction resulting from the appendix (appendiceal tie syndrome) in adults. However, nearly all previously reported patients had a history of acute appendicitis 1–3 . Here we report a case of mechanical intestinal obstruction caused by appendiceal adhesions in an adolescent without acute appendicitis.…”

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“…However, nearly all previously reported patients had a history of acute appendicitis. [1][2][3] Here we report a case of mechanical intestinal obstruction caused by appendiceal adhesions in an adolescent without acute appendicitis.…”

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“…Mechanical intestinal obstruction caused by appendiceal adhesions has been reported as "appendiceal tie syndrome" or "appendiceal tourniquet" in a few cases of adult patients. [1][2][3] These patients developed mechanical intestinal obstruction due to appendiceal adhesions causing closed-loop strangulation, a fulcrum for torsion, or a kink. Moreover, nearly all cases developed this condition due to acute appendicitis.…”

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Ileus similar to appendiceal tie syndrome in an adolescent without appendicitis

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Izumi

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Ileus similar to appendiceal tie syndrome in an adolescent without appendicitis

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Izumi

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Pediatrics International

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“…Less frequency cases occurred secondary to other pathology affecting the appendix. These cases included previous non-operatively managed appendicitis [14], chronic inflammation [15], anatomical variation [16], and one report involves a case of endometriosis affecting the appendix and subsequently forming a band around terminal ileum [17].…”

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The appendix: An unexpected band obstruction

Klein Nulend,

Quinn,

Yin Fok

et al. 2024

J Case Rep Images Surg

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Introduction: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is common surgical pathology, most commonly secondary to adhesions. This case presents a novel cause of small bowel obstruction. Case Report: We present a case of an elderly female who presented to hospital with symptoms, signs, and radiological findings consistent with SBO. After failing non-operative management, and deteriorating clinically, decision was made for operative intervention. A laparotomy revealed a normal-appearing appendix adhering to the pelvic side wall, and consequently forming a band adhesion-like internal hernia and was the cause of the bowel obstruction. Following dissection from the pelvic wall, and appendectomy, the patient recovered and was discharged home. Histopathology demonstrated a normal appendix. Diseased appendices have rarely been described to cause bowel obstructions; however, this is the first case report describing a normal appendix causing a band-like bowel obstruction. Surgical management was necessary to establish a definitive diagnosis, and for resolution of the condition. Conclusion: This case highlights a novel cause of SBO and reiterates the heterogeneity of SBO causes. Abdominal exploration remains the gold standard diagnostic modality for intra-abdominal pathology.

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“…The patient was discussed at a multidisciplinary team meeting where it was deemed no further treatment was necessary (Figures 1-3). the literature; however, almost exclusively in the context of appendicitis [4][5][6]. An "appendiceal tie" strangulating the small bowel via appendicitis has been documented in the literature and was first described by in 1963 [2,5,7].…”

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Non-inflamed appendix with LAMN causing closed-loop small bowel obstruction

Maung,

Marino,

Touma

2023

Case Rep Int

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Introduction: Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are generally encountered incidentally in appendicectomies for suspected appendicitis. This case is a documentation of a rare occurrence of LAMN presenting with small bowel obstruction. Case Report: An 83-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with a three day history of nausea, vomiting, and obstipation and profoundly dehydrated. Computed tomography revealed a high grade small bowel obstruction with 2 transition points in the right iliac fossa, concerning for closed loop obstruction, necessitating an urgent laparotomy. Conclusion: While acute appendicitis is a common cause of emergency abdominal pathology, when coupled with small bowel obstruction, a neoplastic cause should be considered as part of the differential diagnosis.

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Small bowel obstruction from an appendiceal tie

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

Ileus similar to appendiceal tie syndrome in an adolescent without appendicitis

Ileus similar to appendiceal tie syndrome in an adolescent without appendicitis

The appendix: An unexpected band obstruction

Non-inflamed appendix with LAMN causing closed-loop small bowel obstruction

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