23/01/2024
After first aid, a CT scan of the abdomen was performed, which confirmed the presence of the cecum in the colon and the presence of an obstruction in the colon.
An urgent abdominal exploration operation was performed by Dr. Muhammad Qasim, General Surgery Consultant at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Dammam, where the affected part of the colon was removed, and the intestine was reconnected to the colon using the latest surgical staplers.
The patient was followed up until her condition completely improved and her digestive system regained its normal function.
It is noteworthy that this condition is rare among adult patients, and its diagnosis requires prior experience on the part of the surgical team to achieve diagnosis and early surgical intervention.
This rare case also reflects the vision of Al Mouwasat Medical Services Company in attracting competencies and precise subspecialties through the use of the latest technologies and advanced medical equipment in this field.
Successful Surgery For A Rare Colon Disease At Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Dammam
The emergency department at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Dammam received a thirty-year-old woman suffering from colon obstruction as a result of the cecum colon wrapping around itself, which led to the closure of the colon lumen and complete obstruction.After first aid, a CT scan of the abdomen was performed, which confirmed the presence of the cecum in the colon and the presence of an obstruction in the colon.
An urgent abdominal exploration operation was performed by Dr. Muhammad Qasim, General Surgery Consultant at Al-Mouwasat Hospital in Dammam, where the affected part of the colon was removed, and the intestine was reconnected to the colon using the latest surgical staplers.
The patient was followed up until her condition completely improved and her digestive system regained its normal function.
It is noteworthy that this condition is rare among adult patients, and its diagnosis requires prior experience on the part of the surgical team to achieve diagnosis and early surgical intervention.
This rare case also reflects the vision of Al Mouwasat Medical Services Company in attracting competencies and precise subspecialties through the use of the latest technologies and advanced medical equipment in this field.
22/08/2024
