A Case of Strangulation Ileus of the Ascending Colon

Czech version

Authors: R. Fraško ¹; Z. Krška ¹; M. Mašek ²; J. Šváb ¹
Authors‘ workplace: I. chirurgická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Šváb, CSc. ¹; Radiodiagnostická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Daneš, CSc. ²
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2005, roč. 84, č. 12, s. 599-601.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

Authors present case of strangulation ileus of ascendent colon as a quite rare reason of bowel obstruction. Patient’s clinical status has been affected by his social background. And they document importance of proper anamnesis and clinical examination in era of modern investigation methods that may be misinterpreted and entice surgeon from early operative intervention.

Key words:
ileus – strangulation