Author:
Hassan Yasser Abbas Anis,Al-Hashmi Maryam Said Rashid,Al-Khanjari Salma Amur
Abstract
Objective: This is a case report presenting two elderly patients; one with mesenteric ischemia and the second with gallstone ileus, in which their operative management has resulted in short bowel syndrome (SBS).
Case: This pathology required prolonged post-operative care and monitoring with the management of different related complications.
Conclusion: This case report will cover the pathophysiology, medical and operative management in addition to the acute and chronic complications of SBS
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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