Giant ileal inflammatory fibroid polyp causing small bowel obstruction: a case report and review of the literature
2008
Giant Ileal Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp Causing Small Bowel Obstruction
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mohamud Sagal O, Motorwala Shahina A, Daniel AM Rebecca, Tworek Joseph A, Shehab Thomas M
Primary Institution: Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Conclusion
The patient underwent surgery for a giant ileal inflammatory fibroid polyp and has been symptom-free for three years.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of intermittent bowel obstruction for several years.
- Surgical intervention revealed a 3 cm inflammatory fibroid polyp.
- The patient has been symptom-free for over three years post-surgery.
Takeaway
A 70-year-old man had a big polyp in his intestine that caused him to have stomach pain and blockages, but after surgery, he feels much better.
Methodology
The patient underwent a CT scan, colonoscopy, and laparoscopic assisted right hemicolectomy.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 70-year-old male patient.
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