Tumor intestinal obstruction as a cause of ischemic enterocolitis (review and case report)
https://doi.org/10.33878/2073-7556-2025-24-2-142-152
Abstract
AIM: to analyze, based on literature data, a clinical case of total necrotizing obstructive enterocolitis in a patient with CO.
CLINICAL CASE: a stable patient with no comorbidities developed septic shock within hours following tumor stenting for CO. The underlying cause was ischemia of both the small and large intestines. The patient required subtotal colectomy and prolonged treatment in the intensive care unit to achieve recovery.
CONCLUSION: colon ischemia in the context of CO remains an under-researched condition, with undefined diagnostic criteria and a high postoperative mortality rate. This issue warrants close attention and broader discussion within the medical community.
About the Authors
A. E. Tyagunov
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Moscow Multidisciplinary Clinical Center “Kommunarka”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr E. Tyagunov
Ostrovityanova st., 1, Moscow, 117997; Sosenskiy Stan st., 8, Moscow, 142770
B. M. Abdulkarim
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Moscow Multidisciplinary Clinical Center “Kommunarka”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Botan M. Abdulkarim
Ostrovityanova st., 1, Moscow, 117997; Sosenskiy Stan st., 8, Moscow, 142770
Z. M. Alieva
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Moscow Multidisciplinary Clinical Center “Kommunarka”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Zaripat M. Alieva
Ostrovityanova st., 1, Moscow, 117997; Sosenskiy Stan st., 8, Moscow, 142770
E. A. Slepchenko
Moscow Multidisciplinary Clinical Center “Kommunarka”
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena A. Slepchenko
Sosenskiy Stan st., 8, Moscow, 142770
V. A. Kozhushkov
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vasiliy A. Kozhushkov
Ostrovityanova st., 1, Moscow, 117997
A. V. Sazhin
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr V. Sazhin
Ostrovityanova st., 1, Moscow, 117997
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