Appendico-ileal knotting: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction diagnosis and management in a resource-limited setting; case report

Although appendiceal knotting is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction, it remains a potential etiology. Due to the nonspecific clinical presentations and limited diagnostic modalities in resource-limited areas, a high degree of suspicion is crucial for improving outcomes.

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
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2025-04-29
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111393
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Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
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Appendico-ileal knotting: a rare cause of small bowel obstruction diagnosis and management in a resource-limited setting; case report

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Abstract

Although appendiceal knotting is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction, it remains a potential etiology. Due to the nonspecific clinical presentations and limited diagnostic modalities in resource-limited areas, a high degree of suspicion is crucial for improving outcomes.

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