Abdominal Pain After Cardiac Surgery Caused by Crohn Disease, Intestinal Ischemia, and Colonic Diverticulitis, Respectively: A Report of 3 Cases

Abstract

Abdominal complications following cardiac surgery are rare events, but can be fatal if not diagnosed and managed in time. Aggressive treatments offer a better chance for survival in patients with risk factors. This case report describes the clinical presentation and details of 3 recently operated patients who suffered acute abdominal pain after cardiac surgery. The underlying causes were Crohn disease-associated ileal perforation, intestinal necrosis, and diverticulitis-associated colonic perforation. The presentation and management of these severe conditions are discussed.