Small bowel obstruction caused by a remnant of the vas deferens – A first documented report

Introduction: Small bowl obstruction (SBO) is a common acute surgical presentation. It is often caused by post-operative adhesions which usually require adhesiolysis repair. Rare causes of SBO have previously been reported such as phytobezoars, dental impressions and cherry tomatoes. These obscure presentations provide a unique challenge for the surgeon.

Source: International Journal of Surgery - July 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: J. Davies, J. Parmar, I. Finlay Source Type: research