Wandering spleen causing small bowel obstruction: Laparoscopic surgical treatment (with video).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Wandering spleen (WS) is a clinical entity in which the spleen is not located in its normal anatomical site. Few cases have been reported, mainly in women of childbearing age. This condition can be congenital or acquired due to excessive elasticity of the spleen's suspensory ligaments. WS may cause acute complications requiring emergency surgery, especially related to the rotation of its vascular pedicle, leading to chronic or acute ischemia. The aim of the present case is to show a rare complication of WS, small bowel obstruction (SBO), and its management.

Presentation of case

We report the case of a 40-year-old female presenting with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. CT scan showed SBO caused by WS located in the pelvis with an enlarged spleen vascular ped

SUBMITTER: Petrucciani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10667868 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature