Mid-ileal Volvulus Treated With Urgent Small Bowel Resection: A Case Report

TL;DR

A rare case of mid-ileal volvulus in a 77-year-old patient was treated with urgent small bowel resection.

Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on small intestine volvulus and emphasizes its inclusion in differential diagnoses for acute abdominal pain.

Findings

Ileal volvulus can present with acute abdominal pain and obstruction in elderly patients.

Urgent small bowel resection is a viable treatment for mid-ileal volvulus.

Early diagnosis and intervention are critical to prevent life-threatening complications.

Abstract

Volvulus is a rare condition characterized by intestinal twisting that requires immediate medical intervention due to its potentially life-threatening complications such as bowel obstruction, ischemia, and perforation. The majority of volvulus cases occur in the colon, while those in the small intestine are exceedingly rare. We present the case of a 77-year-old patient with a complex medical history who presented with abdominal pain and signs of intestinal obstruction due to an ileal volvulus. This case highlights the importance of considering this unusual entity in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal discomfort.

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