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Case Reports
. 2014 Jul-Dec;4(2):110-112.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1114. Epub 2014 Jul 28.

Postoperative Sigmoid Apoplexy: A Rare Entity in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Muthukumaran Jagannathan  1 , Gautham Krishnamurthy  2
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Case Reports

Postoperative Sigmoid Apoplexy: A Rare Entity in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Muthukumaran Jagannathan et al. Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol. 2014 Jul-Dec.

Abstract

An 11-year-old boy underwent ligation of sac for left congenital hydrocele. In the immediate postoperative period, he developed bleeding per rectum and obstructive features. Intramural hematoma of sigmoid colon was detected in diagnostic laparoscopy and confirmed by laparotomy. Sigmoidectomy with colorectal anastomosis was done. Postoperative period was uneventful. How to cite this article: Jagannathan M, Krishnamurthy G. Postoperative Sigmoid Apoplexy: A Rare Entity in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2014;4(2):110-112.

Keywords: Idiopathic; Intestinal obstruction.; Intramural hematoma; Sigmoid colon.

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Figures

Fig. 1:
Fig. 1:
Plain abdomen X-ray taken on postoperative day 1 showing abrupt cut-off at the level of sigmoid colon (small bold arrow) and dilated large intestine (large bold arrow) and jejunum (dotted arrow). There is absence of rectal gas shadow
Fig. 2:
Fig. 2:
Cut section of the specimen showing a normal mucosa with hematoma confined to submucosal layer of the bowel
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