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.
Authors
- Wondwosen Mengist Dereje (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2833-7179)
- A. Worku
- Muluken Assefa Zemariam
- Mesenbet Tsegaye Ferede
- Daneal Weldegiorgies Wattaro
- Eyob Bayeh Tsehay
Institutions
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111393
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00