A Case of Small Bowel Obstruction Following Appendectomy

Abstract

Study Objective This video will identify clinical factors associated with potential benefit of appendectomy during surgical intervention for chronic pelvic pain. We will present a clinical example of a rare complication, internal hernia with associated small bowel obstruction following laparoscopic appendectomy and highlight management and potential prevention of this complication. Design N/A. Setting Academic teaching hospital. Patients or Participants N/A. Interventions Appendectomy at the time of surgical intervention for chronic pelvic pain/ endometriosis. Clinical management of post operative complication of small bowel obstruction. Measurements and Main Results N/A. Conclusion Appendectomy is an important intervention to consider in patients with chronic right-side pain. Small bowel obstruction is a rare but serious potential complication. This video will identify clinical factors associated with potential benefit of appendectomy during surgical intervention for chronic pelvic pain. We will present a clinical example of a rare complication, internal hernia with associated small bowel obstruction following laparoscopic appendectomy and highlight management and potential prevention of this complication. N/A. Academic teaching hospital. N/A. Appendectomy at the time of surgical intervention for chronic pelvic pain/ endometriosis. Clinical management of post operative complication of small bowel obstruction. N/A. Appendectomy is an important intervention to consider in patients with chronic right-side pain. Small bowel obstruction is a rare but serious potential complication.