Terminal ileostomy and on-table enteroscopy—A case report describing a novel approach for retrieval of foreign bodies in the difficult abdomen

摘要

IntroductionWith any abdominal surgery in a difficult abdomen, the procedure is filled with potential hazards. In addition to a prolonged operative time, there is a risk of enterotomy or damage to blood vessels and ureters. An irradiated pelvis increases this risk and may cause additional morbidity such as delayed healing. An impacted foreign body can also be a challenging problem to deal with alone but when combined with a difficult abdomen can make the problem impossible.