Chronic ileus following iatrogenic reversal of the small intestine
Pedersen, M.E.; Rahr, H.B.; Mahdi, B.; Qvist, N.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 172(30): 2123-2124
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 20654281 Document Number: 644576
We report a case of inadvertent reversal of the entire small intestine leading to severe complications and long-standing ileus. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and laparotomy. The patient was cured by surgical re-reversal of the bowel. Care should be taken to mark the bowel ends when multiple simultaneous bowel resections are performed.