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Abstract
Background/Aims
Isolated cecal necrosis is a rare cause of the surgical abdomen. Its manifestation is similar to that of acute appendicitis. Thirteen cases, who were pre-diagnosed with acute abdomen and were finally diagnosed with isolated cecal necrosis after operation have been evaluated alongside with literature.
Methods
The records of 13 patients, who had isolated cecal necroses between 1995 and 2011 at Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Medical School's General Surgery Clinic (Turkey), were retrospectively evaluated.
Results
Eight of the patients were male, whereas 5 were female. Their mean age was 68.0±11.7 (range 51–84) years. All the patients had at least one accompanying disease the most frequent of which were heart failure and chronic renal failure. Ten patients had right hemicolectomy and ileotransversostomy, two had right hemicolectomy and ileostomy, and one had wedge resection to the cecum by the help of linear stapler. Mortality was seen in 5 patients (38%) in the early postoperative period. Conclusions: Isolated cecal necrosis should be considered in elderly patients with chronic diseases presenting with sudden right lower quadrant pains in the differential diagnosis. Isolated cecal necrosis may have a bad prognosis since it is seen in elderly patients with accompanying problems. Therefore, early diagnosis and immediate surgical management if necessary is important to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality.
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Fig. 4.
(A) Ischemic field (2×2 cm) on the cecal anterior wall. (B) Cecal wedge resection material by the help of stapler. (C) The outlook of the cecum following resection with stapler.
Table 1.
Symptoms and Signs of Patients with Isolated Cecal Necrosis
| Symptom and sign | Data |
|---|---|
| Abdominal pain or tenderness | 13 (100) |
| Distention Vomiting | 8 (61.0)8 (61.0) |
| Muscular defense or rebound tenderness | 13 (100) |
| Fever | 7 (53.0) |
| Hypokinetic/akinetic bowel | 6 (46.1) |
Table 2.
Comorbid Diseases of Patients (n=13)
Table 3.
Laboratory Findings and Treatment Modality
Table 4.
Factors Affecting Postoperative Mortality
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