Author:
Tateno Kohei,Motegi Yoko,Ogawa Hiroomi,Suga Kunihiko,Okada Takuhisa,Osone Katsuya,Katoh Ryuji,Ubukata Yasunari,Saito Hideyuki,Hara Keigo,Sakai Makoto,Ogata Kyoichi,Sohda Makoto,Murakami Chiaki,Shirabe Ken,Saeki Hiroshi
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Ischemic colitis affects the left colon in elderly individuals and localization on the right side, especially in the cecum, is rare. We report a case of gangrenous ischemic colitis localized in the cecum of a patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Case presentation
A 73-year-old man had been undergoing hemodialysis for chronic renal failure caused by diabetic nephropathy. He experienced frequent vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed thickening of the cecal wall, poor enhancement, dilation of the cecum, and intrahepatic portal emphysema. No obvious abnormal findings were observed in the appendix. The patient was diagnosed with cecal necrosis and ileocecal resection was performed. Histopathological examination revealed gangrenous ischemic colitis of the cecum. He was discharged 12 days after surgery without postoperative complications.
Conclusion
It is important to consider the possibility of ischemic colitis of the right colon in the event of renal failure requiring dialysis, to ensure that opportunities for surgical intervention are not missed.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,General Business, Management and Accounting,Materials Science (miscellaneous),Business and International Management