Idiopathic megacolon complicated by life-threatening giant megacolon and respiratory failure due to diaphragmatic eventration: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Giant megacolon requiring emergency surgery is rare. Eventration of the diaphragm associated with giant megacolon is also uncommon.

Case presentation

We report a 66-year-old male who presented with abdominal distention and progressive dyspnea. After resuscitation following cardiopulmonary arrest, the patient underwent emergent subtotal abdominal colectomy. Eventration of the diaphragm was found postoperatively and his respiratory condition was insufficient to allow liberation. Plication of both diaphragms was performed through left and right thoracotomy via the 8th intercostal space. Postoperatively the patient made a full recovery.

Clinical discussions

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SUBMITTER: Fujiwara M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9284071 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature