Endoscopy 2001; 33(1): 88-90
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-11176
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Small-Bowel Occlusion after Operative Laparoscopy: Our Experience and Review of the Literature

C. Romagnolo, L. Minelli
  • Dept. of Gynecology, Sacro Cuore Hospital, Negrar, Verona, Italy
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

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Bowel complications as a consequence of laparoscopic surgery are usually due to direct injuries; on the other hand, bowel occlusion is a rarely described event. We have retrospectively analyzed our data in this field. Out of 2652 laparoscopies performed between July 1996 and March 2000, three cases of small-bowel occlusion were observed. Two cases were due to bowel hernia through a 5-mm trocar port incision, the third was a consequence of an adhesion between the ileum and lost fragment of myoma. Two cases were treated laparoscopically, while in the third a laparotomy was required. At the time of writing, all the patients are well after a mean follow-up of 6 months. It appears important to also perform closure of the fascia and peritoneum after a 5-mm trocar port incision where there has been extensive manipulation.

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C. Romagnolo,M.D. 

Dept. of Gynecology
Sacro Cuore Hospital

V. le Sempreboni 37024 Negrar (VR)

Italy


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