Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation

Andreas Antzoulas; Georgios-Ioannis Verras; Vasileios Leivaditis; Athanasios Papatriantafyllou; Levan Tchabashvili; Nikolaos Benetatos; Francesk Mulita

doi:10.5114/pm.2024.145956

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Menopause Review/Przegląd Menopauzalny

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Case report

Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation

Andreas Antzoulas

¹

,

Georgios-Ioannis Verras

^{1, 2}

,

Vasileios Leivaditis

³

,

Athanasios Papatriantafyllou

³

,

Levan Tchabashvili

⁴

,

Nikolaos Benetatos

¹

,

Francesk Mulita

^{1, 4}

Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, Greece
Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Southampton, National Health Service (NHS) Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom
Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, WestpfalzKlinikum, Kaiserslautern, Germany
Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Eastern Achaia – Unit of Aigio, Aigio, Greece

Menopause Rev 2024; 23(4): 225-228

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pm.2024.145956

Online publish date: 2024/12/22

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Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a serious condition with distinct symptoms such as constipation, vomiting, and abdominal distension. It is commonly caused by well-recognised factors. Recent advancements in imaging techniques and minimally invasive procedures have significantly improved our ability to accurately select patients for surgical intervention and promptly identify common SBO causes. Nonetheless, it is crucial to recognise that diagnosing rare SBO causes remains a challenge. We present a rare case of mechanical bowel obstruction caused by massive uterine fibroids in a 44-year-old woman. Large uterine fibroids can cause mechanical small intestine obstruction, although this is not a common cause. Diagnostic imaging, particularly computed tomography, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and determining appropriate management plans. Accurate monitoring and imaging can lead to improved patient outcomes by avoiding unnecessary surgical intervention and reducing morbidity and mortality rates. Treatment options include both medical and surgical methods. Both approaches have proven effective, with surgical procedures being the last resort if medical treatments are unsuccessful. The accuracy and efficacy of these surgical methods have shown promising results and significant prognostic benefits. It is critical to identify and report rare causes of bowel obstruction to improve future recognition and enhance patient outcomes.

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Small bowel obstruction secondary to uterine fibroids: a case presentation

Andreas Antzoulas 1 , Georgios-Ioannis Verras 1, 2 , Vasileios Leivaditis 3 , Athanasios Papatriantafyllou 3 , Levan Tchabashvili 4 , Nikolaos Benetatos 1 , Francesk Mulita 1, 4

uterine fibroid, small bowel obstruction, computed tomography scan

Andreas Antzoulas

¹

,

Georgios-Ioannis Verras

^{1, 2}

,

Vasileios Leivaditis

³

,

Athanasios Papatriantafyllou

³

,

Levan Tchabashvili

⁴

,

Nikolaos Benetatos

¹

,

Francesk Mulita

^{1, 4}