CASI CLINICI   

Minerva Chirurgica 2005 August;60(4):291-2

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Strangulated small bowel evisceration after intraperitoneal drainage

Pelayo Salas A., Perez Ruiz L., Fermiñán Rodriguez A., Gomez Quiles L., Ros Lopez S., Garcés Guallart M. C., Casals Garrigo R.

We report an exceptional case of strangulated small bowel evisceration through an intraperitoneal drainage after open cholecystectomy. It is a recognized but rare complication of surgical procedures. The drainage must be sited carefully and when necessary. If possible, drains of less than 10 mm external diameter should generally be used.